School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (08-09)
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
6%
Asian
(08-09)3%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)14%
41%
Black
(08-09)2%
6%
White
(08-09)81%
44%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain Shadows Education Center?
43 students attend Mountain Shadows Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mountain Shadows Education Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Mountain Shadows Education Center offer ?
Mountain Shadows Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Shadows Education Center part of?
Mountain Shadows Education Center is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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