Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Vista Elementary School 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Vista Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Vista Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1371 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Vista Elementary School is ranked #1371 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Peaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Vista Elementary School?
501 students attend Desert Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Desert Vista Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Vista Elementary School?
Desert Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Vista Elementary School offer ?
Desert Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Vista Elementary School part of?
Desert Vista Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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