C+
Average
64/100

Desert Oasis Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Limited Data
📍 17161 W BAJADA RD, Surprise, AZ 85387
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Arizona
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B
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

64
Repit Score
out of 100
657
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 −5 points worse 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 proficiency43% (+0 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−8 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
White42%32%reading -18 pts, math -26 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts51st 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 17161 W BAJADA RD
City Surprise
ZIP Code 85387
District 0405460
NCES School ID 040546002875
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85387

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,480
Per Capita Income $42,668
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $420,900
Median Rent $1,956
Owner-Occupied 94.2%
Renter-Occupied 5.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Oasis Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.8%
Hispanic/Latino 33.3%
Black 2.6%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 657
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 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 Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has 657 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Desert Oasis Elementary School serve?
Desert Oasis Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Desert Oasis Elementary School receive per student?
Desert Oasis Elementary School receives $14,062 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Oasis Elementary School in 85387 ▼
Avg Home Value
$452,940
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,153
1-Year Change
-1.2%
% Renters
5.8%

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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