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Desert Sun Academy

27880 N. 64Th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, United States

+1 (480) 575-2900

http://www.ccusd93.org/dsa

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Desert Sun Academy Overview

About This School

Desert Sun Academy is a public middle in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving 191 students in grades PK-6. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 14 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $56,196. Students are composed of 55% female and 45% male learners. The student body is 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 2% Black.

191

Total Students

PK-6

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

14 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-6

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

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Desert Sun Academy Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

Students per Counselor

Desert Sun Academy Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$56,196

City Avg: $55,997

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor:1

Desert Sun Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

45.03%

Male

54.97%

Female

Total Enrollment: 191 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White72.77%

Hispanic20.42%

Asian0%

Black1.57%

Two or More Races5.24%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Sun Academy

Q: What is Desert Sun Academy?

A: Desert Sun Academy is a middle public located in Scottsdale.

Q: How many students attend Desert Sun Academy?

A: Desert Sun Academy has approximately 191 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sun Academy is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Sun Academy

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About Desert Sun Academy - Scottsdale, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Sun Academy
School Name	Desert Sun Academy
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	27880 N. 64Th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, Scottsdale, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 575-2900
Total Students	191
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	14
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sun Academy

What is Desert Sun Academy?

Desert Sun Academy is a middle public located in Scottsdale.

How many students attend Desert Sun Academy?

Desert Sun Academy has approximately 191 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sun Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sun Academy is 13:1.

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