Desert Sun Academy
Scottsdale, AZ · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Desert Sun Academy is a middle school located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school serves 322 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), Desert Sun Academy performs at the state average for Arizona. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Frequently Asked Questions
Desert Sun Academy has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Desert Sun Academy has 322 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
Desert Sun Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Desert Sun Academy is part of the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.