How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Mirage Elementary School | Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glendale, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 675 | 601 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 20:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 56.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Mirage Elementary School | Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,225 | $10,795 |
| District | Pendergast Elementary School District 92 | Glendale Elementary District (4271) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Mirage Elementary School | Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 6.0% |
| African American | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.4% | 79.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Mirage Elementary School | Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 628:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.6% | 48.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 60 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.