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Desert Spirit

7355 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303, United States

+1 (623) 237-4016

http://portals.gesd40.org/domain/13

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Desert Spirit Overview

About This School

Desert Spirit is a public middle in Glendale, Arizona, serving 682 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a staff of 35 teachers with an average salary of $47,924 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Students are composed of 53% male and 47% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 77%, while 9% identify as Black, 6% as White, 4% as Asian, and 3% as two or more races.

682

Total Students

PK-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

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Desert Spirit Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.6:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

Students per Counselor

Desert Spirit Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$47,924

City Avg: $57,468

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor:1

Desert Spirit Student Demographics

Student Body

53.08%

Male

46.92%

Female

Total Enrollment: 682 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.3%

Hispanic76.69%

Asian3.67%

Black8.8%

Two or More Races2.93%

Native American1.47%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Spirit

Q: What is Desert Spirit?

A: Desert Spirit is a middle public located in Glendale.

Q: How many students attend Desert Spirit?

A: Desert Spirit has approximately 682 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Spirit?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Spirit is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Spirit

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Desert Spirit - Glendale, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Spirit
School Name	Desert Spirit
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	7355 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303, Glendale, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 237-4016
Total Students	682
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Spirit

What is Desert Spirit?

Desert Spirit is a middle public located in Glendale.

How many students attend Desert Spirit?

Desert Spirit has approximately 682 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Spirit?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Spirit is 19:1.

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