Avalon Elementary vs Desert Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary
Apache Junction · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
313 students
Desert Vista Elementary School
Apache Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary Apache Junction, Arizona | Desert Vista Elementary School Apache Junction, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 1,136 | #720 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #35679 of 50,301 | #38921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 313 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Apache Junction | Apache Junction |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 29.4).
- •Desert Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Desert Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 313.
- •Avalon Elementary is a charter school while Desert Vista Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon Elementary better than Desert Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avalon Elementary and Desert Vista Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Apache Junction and Apache Junction in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary: 313. Desert Vista Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary and Desert Vista Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Avalon Elementary is 639th of 1,136 and Desert Vista Elementary School is 720th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).