Below Average
#1668 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Desert Vista Elementary School
Elementary School · Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Apache Junction, AZ
An Apache Junction Unified District (4443) elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3701 E BROADWAY AVE, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Vista Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Vista Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apache Junction), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,949
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Four Peaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Arches AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Brinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Vista Elementary School is listed in Apache Junction Unified District (4443); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Vista Elementary School
Desert Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apache Junction, AZ, part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443), serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Vista Elementary School
What grades does Desert Vista Elementary School serve?
Desert Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Desert Vista Elementary School?
Desert Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Vista Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Vista Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Vista Elementary School ranks #1,668 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Vista Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Vista Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Vista Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Vista Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (480) 677-7510
- Area population (ZIP 85119)
- 25,611
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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