Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Vista Peak 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Peak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vista Peak's student population of 57 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Peak ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Peak is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Peak's ranking?
Vista Peak is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista Peak often compared to?
Vista Peakis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista Peak?
57 students attend Vista Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Vista Peak students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Peak?
Vista Peak has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Peak offer ?
Vista Peak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Vista Peak part of?
Vista Peak is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Peak located?
Vista Peak is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
School Calendar
View the Vista Peak yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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