Desert Willow Elementary School vs. Mesquite Elementary School
Should I attend Desert Willow Elementary School or Mesquite Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mesquite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 784 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 716 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesquite Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
784 students
716 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#70 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
130
Grade 1 Students
119
118
Grade 2 Students
126
131
Grade 3 Students
123
104
Grade 4 Students
149
112
Grade 5 Students
149
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
42%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
41%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
