Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy's student population of 442 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5842 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is ranked #5842 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Trails Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Vick Elementary School, George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
442 students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offer ?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy part of?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is part of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 3/1/2010
Way too many fights for an elementary school! There's no dicipline in this school!
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