Canyon Elementary School

About Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School is an exemplary public school located in the heart of the city. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. Canyon Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities and activities for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. Additionally, the school provides enrichment classes such as art, music, physical education, and library.
Canyon Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop their talents. These activities include sports teams, student government, and a variety of clubs.
The school is also dedicated to promoting a positive school climate that is based on respect, responsibility, and safety. Canyon Elementary School is committed to helping all students reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	5490 W Paradise Ln Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone:	(623) 412-5050
Site:	peoriaunified.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	298 students

Overview Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Canyon Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Canyon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.