Overview

Desert Star is a public school in Goodyear, AZ, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 11 sports. It is one of 9 schools in Avondale Elementary District.
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School Rating

Desert Star is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Arizona with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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17 Reviews
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Neighborhood

2131 South 157th Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338
School leader: Ryan Vaughn
(623) 772-4600
(623) 772-4620
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