Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,021 students in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
# American Indian Students
43 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
20 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,213 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
47%
# Black Students
43 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,582 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
52%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
189
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,603 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,598 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,021 students.
What is the rank of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District is ranked #480 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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) School District?
52% of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District?
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,598 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,021 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
