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#1323 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Vista Peak
School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Phoenix, AZ
A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19825 N 15TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85027
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Vista Peak score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vista Peak 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$73,255
Median home value
$316,100
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Deer Valley's Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Roadrunner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 4.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #40 of 41
- District spending per student
- $10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Peak is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Peak
Vista Peak is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Peak
What grades does Vista Peak serve?
Vista Peak serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Peak?
Vista Peak has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Peak rank in AZ?
Vista Peak ranks #1,323 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Vista Peak's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Peak has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Vista Peak?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Peak has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Vista Peak a charter school?
No, Vista Peak is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Peak a Title I school?
No, Vista Peak is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (623) 445-3900
- Area population (ZIP 85027)
- 38,986
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 85027; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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