Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center serves 440 students in grades 6.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center?
440 students attend Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center part of?
Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
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