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Vista del Sur Accelerated

Public Grades PK, KG-8

57^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Vista del Sur Accelerated is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Laveen, Arizona, part of the Laveen Elementary District. With consistently high academic performance, the school has been a top-performing elementary institution in the state for over a decade, ranking in the top 5% of Arizona schools.

Vista del Sur Accelerated significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 2024-2025, 99% of 8th graders at the school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 41% in the district and 40% statewide. In math, 74% of 8th graders at Vista del Sur Accelerated were proficient or better, versus 22% in the district and 27% statewide. The school also excels in serving students from diverse backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of Arizona elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and White student performance.

Despite its exceptional academic outcomes, Vista del Sur Accelerated operates efficiently, spending between $6,767 and $7,917 per student, which is on the lower end compared to nearby schools in the Laveen Elementary District. When compared to other elementary schools in the area, including Paseo Pointe School and Maurice C. Cash Elementary School, Vista del Sur Accelerated stands out as a clear leader in academic performance, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to excellence and equity.

893

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,917

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339-7897

(602) 237-3046

District: Laveen Elementary District

Students who attend Vista del Sur Accelerated usually attend:

High:

Betty Fairfax High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.7%

African American:

17.9%

White:

16.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (76% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Laveen Elementary District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg33%

Arizona avg36%

Elementary school

57^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

27^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Elementary Schools in the Laveen Elementary District

194^th of 289Laveen Elementary District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	57 of 909	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	57 of 912	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	34 of 1245	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	41 of 1000	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	29 of 1226	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	11 of 1039	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	93.4	51 of 1109	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	95.1	34 of 1106	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	95.4	28 of 1079	97.4%	★★★★★
2015	89.6	76 of 955	92.0%	★★★★★
2014	91.9	45 of 1079	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	93.2	13 of 1158	98.9%	★★★★★
2012	92.0	17 of 1141	98.5%	★★★★★
2011	91.1	46 of 1075	95.7%	★★★★★
2010	89.8	62 of 1090	94.3%	★★★★★
2009	80.4	188 of 1062	82.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	1 of 4	75.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	9 of 607	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.1	3 of 289	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.0	11 of 895	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	2 of 7	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	97.9	2 of 100	98.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	88.0	19 of 316	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	40 of 270	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	94 of 620	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	8 of 33	75.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	80 of 589	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	78 of 602	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	91.2	74 of 1219	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	47 of 824	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	31 of 1219	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	8 of 862	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	62 of 1023	93.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	28 of 496	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	21 of 486	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	17 of 1170	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	33 of 716	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	19 of 1198	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	4 of 709	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	26 of 911	97.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	14 of 549	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	30 of 556	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	9 of 1116	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	28 of 618	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	3 of 820	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	39 of 626	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	42 of 628	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	10 of 1216	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	33 of 830	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	29 of 1220	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	18 of 850	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	92.9	58 of 1032	94.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	88.6	24 of 617	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.4	37 of 444	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.5	28 of 1027	97.3%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	42.7	298 of 654	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	77.5	34 of 145	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	65 of 1201	94.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	6 of 465	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	4 of 486	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	15 of 1024	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.4	6 of 800	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	18 of 1161	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	10 of 595	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	93 of 720	87.1%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.0	27 of 552	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	20 of 550	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.9	19 of 854	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	9 of 605	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	98.3	14 of 832	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	40 of 605	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	84 of 711	88.2%	★★★★☆
2017	94.5	28 of 695	96.0%	★★★★★
2016	93.8	30 of 677	95.6%	★★★★★
2015	85.7	60 of 521	88.5%	★★★★☆
2014	93.7	21 of 690	97.0%	★★★★★
2013	88.9	41 of 787	94.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.3	23 of 772	97.0%	★★★★★
2011	88.6	49 of 685	92.8%	★★★★★
2010	81.6	111 of 692	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	88.9	41 of 663	93.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	97.3	3 of 400	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	1 of 129	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	8 of 573	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	3 of 125	97.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	80.3	34 of 247	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	28 of 404	93.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	41 of 395	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	93.2	23 of 386	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	22 of 806	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	14 of 494	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	97.5	16 of 820	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	34 of 466	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	81.7	92 of 624	85.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	14 of 345	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	9 of 329	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.9	12 of 760	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	7 of 392	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	97.6	10 of 802	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	9 of 387	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	38 of 543	93.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	10 of 344	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.3	10 of 320	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	99.3	9 of 717	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	3 of 369	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	21 of 503	95.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	17 of 379	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	13 of 370	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	13 of 810	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	97.4	9 of 476	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	14 of 818	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	89.3	29 of 435	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	67 of 617	89.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	86.9	16 of 384	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	8 of 650	98.8%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	63.0	57 of 390	85.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	97.8	5 of 789	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.8	2 of 277	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	6 of 288	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	7 of 675	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	11 of 446	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	23 of 780	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	89.6	17 of 337	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	18 of 436	95.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2025)99th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+4 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile~ school

Asian (2023)94th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)86th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2022)77th percentile-19 vs school

African American (2025)75th percentile-19 vs school

Native American (2021)54th percentile-43 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2021)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2023)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)90th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2023)86th percentile-12 vs school

Native American (2021)85th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+43 vs state

Science71%+39 vs state

Mathematics70%+36 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

This school is fantastic, starting with great leadership, the principal to all the teachers. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Vista. I feel so blessed and very proud to have my child as a student there. The children get quality education. The teachers keep communications with us so that we know what our children are doing in the classrooms, how to help them and just how hardworking the teachers are. The principal genuinely loves the students and is passionate about what she does. She recruits top talent - teachers who are just as passionate. The teachers really challenge my daughter, not to mention, I feel so safe leaving her in their hands. This is her third year. She attends before and after school care and they are great too. Seriously, you would have to be in the environment in order to understand why I love them all. Let me not forget the hard working ladies at the front desk are terrific. I am a super proud Vista parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 21, 2009

It is the best school in the area. It has very strong academics, and it has a good staff. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Vista del Sur Accelerated	Public	PK, KG-8	3908 W South Mountain Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 237-3046	893	45	19.8		149 (16.7%)	160 (17.9%)	417 (46.7%)	98 (11.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (7.1%)	92	57^th of 909 public elementary schools	93.7%		92.1	57^th of 912 public elementary schools	93.8%		63.0	87.0	74.0	85.0	93.0	99.0	73.0	78.0	69.0	50.0	73.0	74.0	64.0	78.0	$7,917	$437	$158	$1,032	$6,178	$1,144	$7,322
Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village	Public, Charter	K-8	7900 S 43rd Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 344-0472	988	17	58.1		88 (8.9%)	207 (21.0%)	585 (59.2%)	40 (4.0%)	11 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	53 (5.4%)	17.8	734^th of 909 public elementary schools	19.3%		16.8	755^th of 912 public elementary schools	17.2%	21	26.0	41.0	25.0	36.0	38.0	44.0	26.0	20.0	18.0	15.0			16.0	31.0		$00			$00
Cheatham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4725 W South Mountain Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 237-7040	758	45	16.7		52 (6.9%)	221 (29.2%)	409 (54.0%)	16 (2.1%)	22 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	35 (4.6%)	10.3	869^th of 909 public elementary schools	4.4%		13.2	818^th of 912 public elementary schools	10.3%	51		30.0	15.0	19.0	27.0	38.0		20.0		13.0		16.0	18.0	25.0	$9,698	$678	$302	$1,659	$7,321	$1,396	$8,717
Laveen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4141 W McNeil St	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 237-9110	894	59	15.0		76 (8.5%)	150 (16.8%)	576 (64.4%)	24 (2.7%)	28 (3.1%)	6 (0.7%)	34 (3.8%)	26.1	608^th of 909 public elementary schools	33.1%		21.9	670^th of 912 public elementary schools	26.5%	62	38.0	36.0	21.0	41.0	27.0	40.0	35.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	18.0	19.0	25.0	28.0	$12,661	$1,330	$374	$3,034	$9,443	$1,514	$10,957
Rogers Ranch STEM Academy	Public	K-8	6735 S 47th Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2030	997	48	20.6		66 (6.6%)	256 (25.7%)	587 (58.9%)	18 (1.8%)	26 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.3%)	20.6	695^th of 909 public elementary schools	23.5%		24	641^st of 912 public elementary schools	29.7%	54	26.0	35.0	22.0	38.0	45.0	40.0	35.0	22.0	19.0	19.0	19.0	16.0	27.0	23.0	$8,781	$448	$289	$1,186	$6,808	$1,235	$8,043
Sun Valley Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2675 W Baseline Rd	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 692-4914	595	37	16.0		22 (3.7%)	177 (29.7%)	345 (58.0%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.9%)	12.6	834^th of 909 public elementary schools	8.3%		9.4	877^th of 912 public elementary schools	3.8%	43		16.0			27.0	21.0	34.0	15.0								$00			$00
EAGLE College Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	2450 W South Mountain Ave	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	EAGLE South Mountain Charter Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 323-5400	437	24	18.2		28 (6.4%)	53 (12.1%)	321 (73.5%)	7 (1.6%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (4.8%)	24.8	629^th of 909 public elementary schools	30.8%		30.3	574^th of 912 public elementary schools	37.1%	55		36.0	27.0	35.0	45.0	31.0		31.0	32.0	28.0	38.0	29.0	22.0			$00			$00
Bernard Black Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	6550 S 27th Ave	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	Roosevelt Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-3180	414	31	13.3		17 (4.1%)	131 (31.6%)	228 (55.1%)	17 (4.1%)	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	33.6	531^st of 909 public elementary schools	41.6%		14.6	789^th of 912 public elementary schools	13.5%	258				43.0	26.0	31.0			18.0	35.0				17.0	$12,296	$1,206	$1,382	$3,794	$8,464	$1,244	$9,708
Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	8800 S 55th Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2040	988	49	19.9		78 (7.9%)	64 (6.5%)	811 (82.1%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.0%)	55.9	345^th of 909 public elementary schools	62.0%		54.6	371^st of 912 public elementary schools	59.3%	26	39.0	55.0	53.0	44.0	59.0	44.0	49.0	61.0	55.0	16.0	33.0	17.0	39.0	26.0	$8,380	$513	$139	$1,166	$6,523	$1,204	$7,727
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3851 W Roeser Rd	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 237-9120	714	42	17.0		20 (2.8%)	27 (3.8%)	651 (91.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	21.9	675^th of 909 public elementary schools	25.7%		18.3	736^th of 912 public elementary schools	19.3%	61	19.0	41.0	21.0	21.0	27.0	29.0	30.0	44.0	30.0	22.0	22.0	17.0	21.0	19.0	$10,011	$884	$257	$2,026	$7,366	$1,504	$8,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista del Sur Accelerated

What district is Vista del Sur Accelerated in?

Laveen Elementary District

How many students attend Vista del Sur Accelerated?

In the 2024-25 school year, 893 students attended Vista del Sur Accelerated.

What is the racial makeup of Vista del Sur Accelerated?

Students at Vista del Sur Accelerated are 47% Hispanic, 18% African American, 17% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Is Vista del Sur Accelerated a good school?

Yes. Vista del Sur Accelerated ranks in the top 6.3% of Arizona elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Vista del Sur Accelerated attend?

Students who attend Vista del Sur Accelerated usually go on to attend:

High : Betty Fairfax High School

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