Vista del Sur Accelerated

Summary:

Vista del Sur Accelerated is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Laveen, Arizona, part of the Laveen Elementary District. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Arizona.

Vista del Sur Accelerated's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the district and state averages, with some grades reaching over 90% proficiency. This strong academic achievement extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking among the top schools in the state for African American, Hispanic, and White students. Additionally, the school maintains low dropout rates, indicating a commitment to supporting student success.

Compared to nearby schools within the Laveen Elementary District, Vista del Sur Accelerated stands out as a standout performer. While the district and state struggle with lower proficiency rates, Vista del Sur Accelerated consistently outpaces its peers, often by 20-30 percentage points. This success is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school's academic excellence is not solely driven by socioeconomic factors. When compared to nearby charter schools, Vista del Sur Accelerated also demonstrates its ability to provide a high-quality education for a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3908 W South Mountain Rd
       Laveen, AZ  85339-7897


(602) 237-3046

District: Laveen Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,917 Help


Students who attend Vista del Sur Accelerated usually attend:

High:    Betty Fairfax High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  875

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.7%
White:
18.7%
African American:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Compare Details Vista del Sur Accelerated ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vista del Sur Accelerated ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Vista del Sur Accelerated is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.7%), White (18.7%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista del Sur Accelerated is 20.9, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista del Sur Accelerated is $7,917. 8 elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista del Sur Accelerated:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista del Sur Accelerated 51st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Vista del Sur Accelerated in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Vista del Sur Accelerated 17th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Vista del Sur Accelerated in the ranking list.)

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Laveen Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laveen Elementary District 198th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista del Sur Accelerated

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.37 188th 1062 82.3%
2010 89.84 62nd 1090 94.3%
2011 91.06 46th 1075 95.7%
2012 92.04 17th 1141 98.5%
2013 93.16 13th 1158 98.9%
2014 91.94 45th 1079 95.8%
2015 89.58 76th 955 92.0%
2016 95.39 28th 1079 97.4%
2017 95.06 34th 1106 96.9%
2018 93.44 51st 1109 95.4%
2019 96.81 11th 1039 98.9%
2021 96.49 29th 1226 97.6%
2022 92.74 41st 1000 95.9%
2023 95.91 34th 1245 97.3%
2024 92.55 51st 904 94.4%
See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.51 28th 1027 97.3%
2022 81.42 37th 444 91.7%
2023 88.62 24th 617 96.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.84 65th 1201 94.6%
2022 77.50 34th 145 76.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.52 3rd 820 99.6%
2022 90.11 28th 618 95.5%
2023 97.61 9th 1116 99.2%
2024 93.24 28th 546 94.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.70 62nd 1023 93.9%
2019 95.83 8th 862 99.1%
2021 95.09 31st 1219 97.5%
2022 88.65 47th 824 94.3%
2023 91.22 74th 1219 93.9%
2024 83.80 60th 593 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.89 58th 1032 94.4%
2019 94.73 18th 850 97.9%
2021 95.95 29th 1220 97.6%
2022 89.67 33rd 830 96.0%
2023 97.70 10th 1216 99.2%
2024 89.47 46th 609 92.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 8th 33 75.8%
2021 75.03 94th 620 84.8%
2022 78.81 40th 270 85.2%
2023 88.01 19th 316 94.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.86 2nd 100 98.0%
2019 89.48 2nd 7 71.4%
2021 93.02 11th 895 98.8%
2022 93.07 3rd 289 99.0%
2023 94.16 9th 607 98.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.54 26th 911 97.1%
2019 98.52 4th 709 99.4%
2021 96.27 19th 1198 98.4%
2022 91.34 33rd 716 95.4%
2023 96.78 17th 1170 98.5%
2024 93.93 19th 472 96.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.73 298th 654 54.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.64 93rd 720 87.1%
2019 91.79 10th 595 98.3%
2021 91.71 18th 1161 98.4%
2022 94.40 6th 800 99.3%
2023 93.07 15th 1024 98.5%
2024 97.28 3rd 477 99.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vista del Sur Accelerated

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.89 41st 663 93.8%
2010 81.64 111th 692 84.0%
2011 88.65 49th 685 92.8%
2012 91.27 23rd 772 97.0%
2013 88.86 41st 787 94.8%
2014 93.74 21st 690 97.0%
2015 85.74 60th 521 88.5%
2016 93.79 30th 677 95.6%
2017 94.49 28th 695 96.0%
2018 85.30 84th 711 88.2%
2019 90.36 40th 605 93.4%
2021 98.26 14th 832 98.3%
2022 98.02 9th 605 98.5%
2023 97.85 19th 854 97.8%
2024 97.23 17th 533 96.8%
See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.33 8th 650 98.8%
2023 86.92 16th 384 95.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.82 5th 789 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.68 21st 503 95.8%
2022 99.20 3rd 369 99.2%
2023 99.34 9th 717 98.7%
2024 96.90 9th 314 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 92nd 624 85.3%
2019 88.49 34th 466 92.7%
2021 97.51 16th 820 98.0%
2022 95.59 14th 494 97.2%
2023 95.67 22nd 806 97.3%
2024 92.32 24th 379 93.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.17 67th 617 89.1%
2019 89.34 29th 435 93.3%
2021 97.65 14th 818 98.3%
2022 97.40 9th 476 98.1%
2023 98.54 13th 810 98.4%
2024 96.97 12th 356 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.02 28th 404 93.1%
2023 80.34 34th 247 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 3rd 125 97.6%
2021 94.84 8th 573 98.6%
2022 97.07 1st 129 99.2%
2023 97.32 3rd 400 99.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 38th 543 93.0%
2019 96.05 9th 387 97.7%
2021 97.64 10th 802 98.8%
2022 97.46 7th 392 98.2%
2023 97.89 12th 760 98.4%
2024 97.42 9th 322 97.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school Native American students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.01 57th 390 85.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vista del Sur Accelerated

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.46 18th 436 95.9%
2019 89.58 17th 337 95.0%
2021 92.28 23rd 780 97.1%
2022 94.06 11th 446 97.5%
2023 97.56 7th 675 99.0%
2024 97.21 4th 273 98.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Open Quote 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

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



Enrollment information for Vista del Sur Accelerated

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 84 3 3 68 54 n/a n/a 0 212
1999 103 6 0 201 62 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 86 7 1 238 65 n/a n/a 0 397
2001 82 11 0 225 73 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 78 19 2 265 50 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 78 19 2 265 50 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 91 34 2 248 50 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 85 53 10 289 61 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 76 106 20 332 52 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 78 165 34 420 52 n/a n/a 0 749
2008 117 56 24 154 10 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 167 65 28 209 12 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 197 99 50 262 20 n/a n/a 0 628
2011 191 120 70 274 18 0 5 0 678
2012 174 131 76 309 20 0 20 0 730
2013 175 164 83 367 22 0 24 0 835
2014 167 163 94 370 21 0 27 0 842
2015 155 155 93 359 17 1 42 0 822
2016 162 158 86 360 14 1 38 0 819
2017 168 155 88 353 9 1 47 0 821
2018 166 150 79 343 7 1 55 0 801
2019 169 144 76 347 6 1 57 0 800
2020 196 143 80 370 6 1 60 0 856
2021 172 137 74 352 7 1 66 0 809
2022 165 146 68 373 9 1 66 0 828
2023 164 155 74 409 5 1 67 0 875

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista del Sur Accelerated

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 372 20.6 18.1 n/a
2000 397 19.5 20.4 n/a
2001 391 20.5 19.1 n/a
2002 414 20.2 20.5 n/a
2003 414 20.2 20.5 n/a
2004 425 21.2 20.0 78.8
2005 498 23.3 21.4 59.6
2006 586 30.3 19.3 83.6
2007 749 26.0 28.8 68.6
2008 361 27.1 13.3 0.3
2009 481 20.0 24.1 41.2
2010 628 25.4 24.6 46.8
2011 678 25.0 27.1 42
2012 730 29.5 24.7 33.3
2013 835 31.8 26.1 55.2
2014 842 32.8 25.6 50
2015 822 34.0 24.1 46.1
2016 819 34.0 24.0 38.1
2017 821 12.3 66.7 31.2
2018 801 32.3 24.7 44.9
2019 800 34.4 23.2 39
2020 856 36.4 23.4 38.9
2021 809 36.8 21.9 n/a
2022 828 40.0 20.7 8.5
2023 875 41.7 20.9 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista del Sur Accelerated

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 372 20.6 18.1 n/a
2000 397 19.5 20.4 n/a
2001 391 20.5 19.1 n/a
2002 414 20.2 20.5 n/a
2003 414 20.2 20.5 n/a
2004 425 21.2 20.0 78.8
2005 498 23.3 21.4 59.6
2006 586 30.3 19.3 83.6
2007 749 26.0 28.8 68.6
2008 361 27.1 13.3 0.3
2009 481 20.0 24.1 41.2
2010 628 25.4 24.6 46.8
2011 678 25.0 27.1 42
2012 730 29.5 24.7 33.3
2013 835 31.8 26.1 55.2
2014 842 32.8 25.6 50
2015 822 34.0 24.1 46.1
2016 819 34.0 24.0 38.1
2017 821 12.3 66.7 31.2
2018 801 32.3 24.7 44.9
2019 800 34.4 23.2 39
2020 856 36.4 23.4 38.9
2021 809 36.8 21.9 n/a
2022 828 40.0 20.7 8.5
2023 875 41.7 20.9 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista del Sur Accelerated

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $112 (1.7%) $102 (1.5%) $327 (4.8%) $5,308 (78.4%) $1,245 (18.4%) $6,553 (96.8%) $6,767
2020 $88 (1.2%) $277 (3.9%) $454 (6.4%) $5,512 (78.2%) $1,170 (16.6%) $6,683 (94.8%) $7,048
2021 $424 (5.4%) $240 (3.1%) $1,089 (13.9%) $5,962 (76.3%) $1,185 (15.2%) $7,147 (91.5%) $7,811
2022 $437 (5.5%) $158 (2.0%) $1,032 (13.0%) $6,178 (78.0%) $1,144 (14.4%) $7,322 (92.5%) $7,917

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista del Sur Accelerated

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 40th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 19th of 854 Middle schools
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students800875
 9.4%
African American144155
 7.6%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian7674
 2.6%
Hispanic347409
 17.9%
Pacific Islander11
White169164
 3%
Two or More Races5767
 17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%31.9%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista del Sur Accelerated

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

High : Betty Fairfax High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 875 students attended Vista del Sur Accelerated.

Students at Vista del Sur Accelerated are 47% Hispanic, 19% White, 18% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Yes. Vista del Sur Accelerated ranks in the top 5.6% of Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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