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Desert Star

2131 S 157Th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States

+1 (623) 772-4600

http://ds.avondale.k12.az.us/

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Desert Star Overview

About This School

Desert Star is a public middle in Goodyear, Arizona, serving 637 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a staff of 30 teachers with an average salary of $56,594 and a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 47% male and 53% female. The demographic makeup includes 60% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% Black, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

637

Total Students

PK-8

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 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

637:1

Desert Star Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.5:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

637

Students per Counselor

Desert Star Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$56,594

City Avg: $54,398

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor637:1

Desert Star Student Demographics

Student Body

46.78%

Male

53.22%

Female

Total Enrollment: 637 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White22.76%

Hispanic59.5%

Asian0.78%

Black12.56%

Two or More Races2.83%

Native American0.94%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Star

Q: What is Desert Star?

A: Desert Star is a middle public located in Goodyear.

Q: How many students attend Desert Star?

A: Desert Star has approximately 637 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Star is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Star

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

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About Desert Star - Goodyear, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Star
School Name	Desert Star
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	2131 S 157Th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338, Goodyear, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 772-4600
Total Students	637
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Star

What is Desert Star?

Desert Star is a middle public located in Goodyear.

How many students attend Desert Star?

Desert Star has approximately 637 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Star?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Star is 20:1.

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