Apache Junction Unified School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Apache Junction Unified School District, serving 2,552 students. Apache Junction Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
- Public schools in Apache Junction Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
- The top ranked public schools in Apache Junction Unified School District are Superstition Mountain On-line School, Apache Junction High School and Peralta Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Apache Junction Unified School District |
| School District Phone Number | (602) 542-5393 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,552 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
| # of Teachers | 182 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Apache Junction Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #351 out of 645 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 34 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 839 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 33% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 40 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,541 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 61% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 80 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 53 | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 247 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 224 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 263 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 247 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 271 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 306 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 302 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 320 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 306 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 2 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 2 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 7 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,313 is higher than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,596 is higher than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $34 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,313 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,596 | $9,802 |
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Apache Junction Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Superstition Mountain On-line School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%1575 W. Southern Ave.10
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
- Apache Junction High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%2525 S Ironwood Dr10
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Peralta Trail Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50%10965 E. Peralta Rd.10
Apache Junction, AZ 85218
(480) 982-1110
Grades: K-6 | 491 students
- Desert Vista Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3701 E Broadway10
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6 | 714 students
- Four Peaks Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1755 N Idaho Road10
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6 | 708 students
- Cactus Canyon Junior High School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50%801 West Southern Avenue10
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-8 | 626 students
- Superstition Mountain Elementary School550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6 | n/a student
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