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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,710 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 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,710 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Graduation Rate
78%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,935 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,935
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,700
$11,323
Best Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
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: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 437 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 2,710 students.
What is the rank of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District is ranked #475 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
50% of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $10,700 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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