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Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School

Should you attend Desert Vista Elementary School or Four Peaks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert Vista Elementary School
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Four Peaks Elementary School
1785 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Empowering students to lead, learn, and grow with confidence and
purpose.
Growing Strong Minds Through Dual Language Learning
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
501 students
437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Four Peaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Four Peaks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Four Peaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Four Peaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1234 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1379 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Four Peaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
20%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Four Peaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Four Peaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Four Peaks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
76
-
Kindergarten Students
65
57
Grade 1 Students
73
76
Grade 2 Students
76
80
Grade 3 Students
60
78
Grade 4 Students
79
77
Grade 5 Students
72
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Four Peaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Four Peaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Four Peaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Four Peaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3
3
Sports
BasketballSoccer
Volley Ball
BasketballSoccer
Volley Ball
 
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