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Desert Mountain Elementary

22301 S Hawes Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, United States

+1 (480) 987-5912

http://dme.qcusd.org/

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Desert Mountain Elementary Overview

About This School

Desert Mountain Elementary is a public middle in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving 682 students in grades PK-6. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 39 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $68,035, and the school provides one counselor for every 682 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 64% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 2% Black.

682

Total Students

PK-6

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 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

682:1

Desert Mountain Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.4:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

682

Students per Counselor

Desert Mountain Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,035

City Avg: $60,396

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor682:1

Desert Mountain Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.05%

Male

47.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 682 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.64%

Hispanic23.61%

Asian2.93%

Black1.76%

Two or More Races6.89%

Native American1.03%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Mountain Elementary

Q: What is Desert Mountain Elementary?

A: Desert Mountain Elementary is a middle public located in Queen Creek.

Q: How many students attend Desert Mountain Elementary?

A: Desert Mountain Elementary has approximately 682 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain Elementary is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Mountain Elementary

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About Desert Mountain Elementary - Queen Creek, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Mountain Elementary
School Name	Desert Mountain Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	22301 S Hawes Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 987-5912
Total Students	682
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Mountain Elementary

What is Desert Mountain Elementary?

Desert Mountain Elementary is a middle public located in Queen Creek.

How many students attend Desert Mountain Elementary?

Desert Mountain Elementary has approximately 682 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain Elementary is 17:1.

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