Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Vista 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Vista Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Vista Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Vista Elementary School is ranked #1188 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Peaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Vista Elementary School?
598 students attend Desert Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Vista Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Vista Elementary School?
Desert Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Vista Elementary School offer ?
Desert Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Vista Elementary School part of?
Desert Vista Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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