Dysart Schools Celebrates “A” Ratings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/29/2025

DYSART SCHOOLS - All Dysart Unified School District schools earned an “A” or “B” rating in the 2025 state accountability labels. In all, 19 Dysart schools achieved an “A,” and 5 schools earned a “B” rating.  Additionally, the district celebrates an “A” rating for the third year in a row.  

“Great things are happening in Dysart,” said Superintendent Dr. John Croteau. “We are seeing impressive results with student achievement due to our focus on effective teaching strategies, robust student support, and strong professional development for our staff. We are extremely proud to be able to serve our community with top-rated schools.”  

Dysart schools that received an “A” rating include Asante Preparatory Academy, Ashton Ranch Middle School, Canyon Ridge School, Cimarron Spring Middle School, Countryside Elementary School, Dysart High School, El Mirage Elementary School, Freedom Traditional Academy, Kingswood Elementary School, Luke Elementary School, Marley Park Elementary School, Mountain View School, Rancho Gabriela Elementary School, Shadow Ridge High School, Sunset Hills Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School, Valley Vista High School, Western Peaks Elementary School, and Willow Canyon High School. “B” rated schools include Dysart Middle School, Riverview School, Sonoran Heights Middle School, Thompson Ranch Elementary School, and West Point Elementary School.  

Highlights of this year’s Dysart Schools scores include: 

• 100% of Dysart schools are “A” or “B” rated 
• 100% of district high schools have an “A” rating 
• Dysart had zero “C,” “D,” or “F” schools for the second year in a row 
• Freedom Traditional Academy scored 13th highest in the state among 1,359 K-8 schools 
• All Dysart high schools ranked in the top 75 across the state, among 231 high schools 
• 15 Dysart schools scored in the top 25% of the state, including Asante Preparatory, Canyon Ridge, Cimarron Springs, Countryside, El Mirage Elementary, Freedom Traditional, Kingswood, Luke Elementary, Marley Park, Mountain View, Rancho Gabriela, Shadow Ridge, Sunset Hills, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon 

Note: Results on the Arizona Department of Education website indicate “UR” (Under Review) for West Point Elementary School because the district has asked for a review of the rating for West Point. Once completed, that will change to a letter grade.  

About School Letter Grades: Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-241 requires the Arizona Department of Education, subject to final adoption by the State Board of Education, to develop an annual achievement profile for every public school in the state based on an A through F scale. The system measures year to year student academic growth, proficiency on English language arts, math and science, the proficiency and academic growth of English language learners, indicators that an elementary student is ready for success in high school and that high school students are ready to succeed in a career or higher education and high school graduation rates.