Canyon Elementary School

About Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community. The school offers a safe, nurturing environment where students can learn, grow and thrive. At Canyon, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills in a variety of ways. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities including a strong academic program, creative arts and music, physical education and a variety of extracurricular activities. Canyon Elementary School is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that celebrates the individual strengths and differences of all students. The school works hard to create a culture of respect and appreciation for diversity, and to foster a sense of community among students, staff and families. The staff at Canyon Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students. They are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Canyon Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow and reach their goals. With its strong academic program, diverse activities and supportive staff, Canyon Elementary School is an ideal place for students to get a quality education.

Address:	187 Pinehurst Rd., Po Box 187 Canyon, CA 94516
Phone:	(925) 376-4671
Site:	canyon.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	72 students

Overview Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School serves 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Canyon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Canyon Elementary School

Canyon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Canyon Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.