- Desert Star reported a higher students per counselor than Centerra Mirage STEM Academy (619:1 vs. 577:1).
- Centerra Mirage STEM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Star (304 vs. 279).
- Desert Star reported a higher in-school suspensions than Centerra Mirage STEM Academy (57 vs. 41).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Star (304 vs. 279).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Desert Star reported a higher gifted & talented than Centerra Mirage STEM Academy (24 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Desert Star reported a higher in-school suspensions than Centerra Mirage STEM Academy (57 vs. 41).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Desert Star reported a higher students per counselor than Centerra Mirage STEM Academy (619:1 vs. 577:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Desert Star
$10,264.02
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
$10,264.02
Local revenue share
Desert Star
32%
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
32%
State revenue share
Desert Star
47.9%
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
47.9%
Federal revenue share
Desert Star
20.2%
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Star
43.9%
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
43.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.