Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Vista Peak ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Peak's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Phoenix, AZ, covering approximately 365.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 17.2 miles to the edge and a maximum of 26.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Peak's student population of 63 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Peak ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Peak is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1818 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
71%
33%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Peak's ranking?
Vista Peak is ranked #1818 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista Peak often compared to?
Vista Peakis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista Peak?
63 students attend Vista Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Vista Peak students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Peak?
Vista Peak has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Peak offer ?
Vista Peak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Peak part of?
Vista Peak is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Vista Peak located?
Vista Peak is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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