Apache Junction Unified District Superintendent Robert Pappalardo (2023) | Apache Junction Unified District
Apache Junction Unified District Superintendent Robert Pappalardo (2023) | Apache Junction Unified District
The 1,460 students who took the AASA/ACT were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those at proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students who reached the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who passed, most achieved proficiency level three.
Dena Kimble, Board President
| Apache Junction Unified District
Apache Junction Unified District roughly covers schools within Pinal County and has a main office in Apache Junction.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
WalletHub claimed Arizona’s school system ranked among the worst across U.S. for class size, performance, funding, safety, and instructors’ credentials.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Passed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Peralta Trail Elementary School | 41% | 162 |
| Desert Vista Elementary School | 25% | 208 |
| Four Peaks Elementary School | 20% | 239 |
| Apache Junction High School | 18% | 192 |
| Cactus Canyon Junior High | 14% | 659 |
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