Top Rankings
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,440 students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Apache Junction Unified District (4443), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#424 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Graduation Rate
83%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
41%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,166 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,559 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,166
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,559
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Apache Junction Unified District (4443) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7510
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7510
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3980
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) manages 5 public schools serving 2,440 students.
What is the rank of Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) is ranked #409 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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)?
49% of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Apache Junction Unified District (4443)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,559 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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