Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District
Top Rankings
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,899 students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,432 Schools
# Students
2,899 Students
1,109,298 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
50,385 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Graduation Rate
80%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
43 Students
56,529 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
23 Students
33,512 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,122 Students
513,028 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
46%
# Black Students
33 Students
60,740 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,565 Students
400,174 Students
% White Students
54%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,135 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
40,474 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
13,398
# Students in K Grade:
175
73,111
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
80,354
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
79,766
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
80,274
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
81,055
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
82,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
86,091
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
90,209
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
90,550
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
90,470
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
88,596
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
83,235
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
89,546
# Ungraded Students:
-
353
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,486 is higher than the state median of $10,794. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,379 is less than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$4 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$4 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,486
$10,794
Spending / Student
$10,379
$10,562
Best Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Vista Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Apache Junction High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Four Peaks Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,899 students.
What is the rank of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District is ranked #469 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
54% of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,379 is less than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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