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Desert Sunset Elementary School

30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States

+1 (623) 474-5601

http://www.smusd90.org

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Desert Sunset Elementary School Overview

About This School

Desert Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary in Buckeye, Arizona, serving 648 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 74% in English Language Arts, 63% in mathematics, and 71% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 with a staff of 28 teachers. The average salary for educators at the school is $68,525. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 59% Hispanic, 24% White, 10% Black, and 4% identifying as two or more races.

648

Total Students

PK-5

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 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-5

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

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Desert Sunset Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 27.7:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

Students per Counselor

Desert Sunset Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,525

City Avg: $51,039

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio23:1

Students per Counselor:1

Desert Sunset Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.93%

Male

49.07%

Female

Total Enrollment: 648 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White24.38%

Hispanic58.64%

Asian0.31%

Black10.19%

Two or More Races4.48%

Native American1.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Sunset Elementary School

Q: What is Desert Sunset Elementary School?

A: Desert Sunset Elementary School is a elementary public located in Buckeye.

Q: How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?

A: Desert Sunset Elementary School has approximately 648 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School is 23:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Sunset Elementary School

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About Desert Sunset Elementary School - Buckeye, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Sunset Elementary School
School Name	Desert Sunset Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396, Buckeye, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 474-5601
Total Students	648
Student-Teacher Ratio	23:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sunset Elementary School

What is Desert Sunset Elementary School?

Desert Sunset Elementary School is a elementary public located in Buckeye.

How many students attend Desert Sunset Elementary School?

Desert Sunset Elementary School has approximately 648 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunset Elementary School is 23:1.

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