Top Rankings
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 938 students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
841 Schools
# Students
2,710 Students
395,515 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
23,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Graduation Rate
78%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
38 Students
17,006 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
4%
# Asian Students
17 Students
9,623 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,136 Students
195,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
49%
# Black Students
59 Students
22,513 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,341 Students
131,530 Students
% White Students
50%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
17,995 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
20,476
# Students in K Grade:
172
45,750
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
49,579
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
52,288
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
49,880
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
51,327
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
49,953
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
37,491
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
18,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
19,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
56
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
82
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
63
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
168
# Ungraded Students:
-
465
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,935 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,935
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,700
$11,323
Best Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
