B
Good
71/100

Desert View Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 8621 N 3RD ST, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 47th percentile in Arizona
Resources
A
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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
327
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%47/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency37% (−6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 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
White30%10%reading -30 pts, math -48 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +5 pts, math -4 pts46th 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 8621 N 3RD ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85020
District 0409060
NCES School ID 040906000923
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85020

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,622
Per Capita Income $52,591
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $363,700
Median Rent $1,257
Owner-Occupied 53.3%
Renter-Occupied 46.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert View Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 75.2%
White 12.5%
Black 6.4%
Two or More Races 3.4%
American Indian 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 327
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has 327 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary School serve?
Desert View Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Desert View Elementary School receive per student?
Desert View Elementary School receives $12,508 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert View Elementary School in 85020 ▼
Avg Home Value
$406,540
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,438
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
46.7%

Other Schools in 85020

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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