Vista Del Sur Accelerated

3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Vista Del Sur Accelerated serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Del Sur Accelerated ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Vista Del Sur Accelerated's student population of 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
828 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Vista Del Sur Accelerated is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vista Del Sur Accelerated is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
45%
47%
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Black
18%
6%
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White
20%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Del Sur Accelerated's ranking?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated is ranked #46 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
828 students attend Vista Del Sur Accelerated.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vista Del Sur Accelerated students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Del Sur Accelerated?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Del Sur Accelerated offer ?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vista Del Sur Accelerated part of?
Vista Del Sur Accelerated is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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