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Desert Sands Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2007)

4602 N. 63rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
22 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (AZ)
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
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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