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Desert Thunder

16750 W Garfield St, Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States

+1 (623) 772-4700

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

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Desert Thunder Overview

About This School

Desert Thunder is a public middle in Goodyear, Arizona, serving 928 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a staff of 36 teachers with an average salary of $56,594 and a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 62% Hispanic, 18% White, 15% Black, 2% Asian, and 2% Two or More Races.

928

Total Students

PK-8

25:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 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

928:1

Desert Thunder Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

25:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.5:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

928

Students per Counselor

Desert Thunder 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 Ratio25:1

Students per Counselor928:1

Desert Thunder Student Demographics

Student Body

49.89%

Male

50.11%

Female

Total Enrollment: 928 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White18.32%

Hispanic61.53%

Asian1.51%

Black14.87%

Two or More Races2.37%

Native American0.86%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Thunder

Q: What is Desert Thunder?

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

Q: How many students attend Desert Thunder?

A: Desert Thunder has approximately 928 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Thunder is 25:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Thunder

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About Desert Thunder - Goodyear, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Thunder
School Name	Desert Thunder
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	16750 W Garfield St, Goodyear, AZ 85338, Goodyear, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 772-4700
Total Students	928
Student-Teacher Ratio	25:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Thunder

What is Desert Thunder?

Desert Thunder is a middle public located in Goodyear.

How many students attend Desert Thunder?

Desert Thunder has approximately 928 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Thunder?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Thunder is 25:1.

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