Desert Vista Elementary School

Desert Vista Elementary School tables in Apache Junction.

Desert Vista Elementary School with view of Superstition Mountains.

Desert Vista Elementary School playground in Apache Junction.

Desert Vista Elementary School courtyard in Apache Junction.

Desert Vista Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

3701 E Broadway Ave, Apache Junction, AZ

Apache Junction Unified School District

598 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
26%

Reading Proficiency
25%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

26%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

752:1

Student Diversity

Male 59.3%	Female 40.7%
Male 59.3%	Economically disadvantaged 57.7%
White 48.5%	Hispanic 42.3%
Female 40.7%	Black 3.2%
Limited English proficient 2.5%	Two or more races 2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

5/17/2024

The staff attempts at getting everyone on board but the teachers are constantly leaving retiring or being sent to other schools that need more help? I haven’t had a good experience this whole year. There has been a huge lack of communications and now that the principle is leaving they don’t really c...

5.0 other

7/21/2019

Great school, principal and staff. Beautiful location.

5.0 other

9/15/2014

Desert Vista School and staff are great!!!! I have been involved with this school and staff for the last few years and have not been disappointed!!! The person who posted that the nurse is insensitive must be talking about someone else because the current nurse is wonderful!!! She treats all the chi...

5.0 teacher

9/12/2014

As principal of Desert Vista Elementary, I always appreciate feedback both to celebrate accomplishments and to improve so we can be better tomorrow than we are today. My school nurse does not attend assemblies as her responsibility is to look after our students who may go to the nurse's office durin...

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Desert Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Apache Junction, AZ, in the Apache Junction neighborhood, and is served by the Apache Junction Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 598 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Desert Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $413,697. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apache Trail High School, Cactus Canyon Junior High School, Avalon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Apache Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Vista Elementary School.

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