C
Below Average
52/100

Desert Star Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School Limited Data
📍 5635 Hwy 95, Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Arizona
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
503
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 10th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%32%reading +18 pts, math -1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading +10 pts, math +6 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5635 Hwy 95
City Fort Mohave
ZIP Code 86426
District 0400922
NCES School ID 040092203458
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 86426

Understanding the community around Desert Star Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,851
Per Capita Income $33,864
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 86.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $252,800
Median Rent $970
Owner-Occupied 84.6%
Renter-Occupied 15.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Star Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.6%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Black 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 503
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Star Academy?
Desert Star Academy has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Desert Star Academy?
Desert Star Academy has 503 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Desert Star Academy serve?
Desert Star Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Desert Star Academy receive per student?
Desert Star Academy receives $10,528 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Star Academy in 86426 ▼
Avg Home Value
$336,984
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,792
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
15.4%

Other Schools in 86426

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026