Superstition Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (14-15)
673 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)39%
45%
Black
(14-15)1%
5%
White
(14-15)55%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Superstition Mountain Elementary School?
673 students attend Superstition Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Superstition Mountain Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Superstition Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Superstition Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Superstition Mountain Elementary School part of?
Superstition Mountain Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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