Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District
School District · Apache Junction, Arizona
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,498
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,498
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Apache Junction Unified District (4443) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desert Vista Elementary School
Apache Junction · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
Apache Junction · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#196 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,498
+$322 vs Arizona median
District size
2,710 students
Larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) ranks #196 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Apache Junction Unified District (4443)'s schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Apache Junction High School (4.8/10), Desert Vista Elementary School (4.5/10), and Peralta Trail Elementary School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apache Junction High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Desert Vista Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Peralta Trail Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Four Peaks Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Cactus Canyon Junior High | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) is a Apache Junction, Arizona school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,710 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $11,498 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Apache Junction Unified District (4443) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Apache Junction High School, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Apache Junction Unified District (4443) students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) with test data.
Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Apache Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 2,710
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
The average composite rating for Apache Junction Unified District (4443) is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) spends $11,498 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction High School is the highest-rated school in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Across schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Apache Junction Unified District (4443) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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