DESERT MIRAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 762 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Desert Mirage Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Desert Mirage Elementary School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students within the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated on West Maryland Avenue, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the holistic development of its student body. It focuses on preparing children for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to build critical thinking and character.
As part of the Pendergast District, Desert Mirage places a high priority on community engagement and the active involvement of families in the educational process. The school utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students, aiming to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. By maintaining a focus on modern educational practices, Desert Mirage strives to equip its learners with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Desert Mirage Elementary School at (623) 772-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2200
http://www.pesd92.org/dm.html
DESERT MIRAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, AZ with about 762 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 38.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 762 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.3%
- White
- 16.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.