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Apache Junction Unified District (4443)

801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-7416
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Apache Junction Unified District (4443) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,710 students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,710 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Apache Junction Unified District (4443), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#424 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
23%
40%
16%
24%
83%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,935 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,935
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,700
$11,331

Best Apache Junction Unified District (4443) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3890
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7500
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) manages 5 public schools serving 2,710 students.
What is the rank of Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) is ranked #411 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
50% of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Apache Junction Unified District (4443)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,710 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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