C+
Average
69/100

Desert Marigold School

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School Limited Data
📍 6210 S 28TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 52% · Math 32% proficient · 56th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
284
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%56/100reading 70th percentile, math 43rd percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%55/100Inputs 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 proficiency52% (+9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (+7 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White52%37%reading -9 pts, math -26 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading +9 pts, math -13 pts45th 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 6210 S 28TH ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85042
District 0400366
NCES School ID 040036602302
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85042

Understanding the community around Desert Marigold School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,282
Per Capita Income $34,708
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $309,600
Median Rent $1,362
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Marigold School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.2%
Hispanic/Latino 25.4%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Black 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 284
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Marigold School?
Desert Marigold School has a Repit School Score of 69 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Desert Marigold School?
Desert Marigold School has 284 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Desert Marigold School serve?
Desert Marigold School serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Desert Marigold School receive per student?
Desert Marigold School receives $9,427 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Marigold School in 85042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,461
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,747
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
37.2%

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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