Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Oasis Elementary School's student population of 671 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1348 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is ranked #1348 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Oasis Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Oasis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Desert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
671 students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Desert Oasis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis Elementary School offer ?
Desert Oasis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Oasis Elementary School part of?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Oasis Elementary School located?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Tolleson, AZ.
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