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Desert View Elementary School vs. Madison Richard Simis School

Should you attend Desert View Elementary School or Madison Richard Simis School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert View Elementary School
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Madison Richard Simis School
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Desert View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Madison Richard Simis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 960 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Madison Richard Simis School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
327 students
960 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Madison Richard Simis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison Richard Simis School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Madison Richard Simis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Madison Richard Simis School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#912 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#79 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison Richard Simis School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
68%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Richard Simis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Richard Simis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Madison Richard Simis School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
83
Kindergarten Students
43
166
Grade 1 Students
36
192
Grade 2 Students
46
157
Grade 3 Students
47
184
Grade 4 Students
36
178
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Grade 6 Students
49
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Madison Richard Simis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Madison Richard Simis School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Madison Richard Simis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Madison Richard Simis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Elementary District (4270) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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