Anthem School
Anthem School serves 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Anthem School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Anthem School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Anthem School's student population of 623 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Anthem School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Anthem School is 0.33, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #245 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 81% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Deer Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Anthem School is West-mec - Boulder Creek High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Boulder Creek High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gavilan Peak Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix West-mec - Boulder Creek High School Vocational School
Math: 61% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-1210
0.4 miles
40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600 0.4 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Boulder Creek High School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 2,533 students10
0.5 miles
40404 North Gavilan Peak Parkw
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000 0.5 7-12 2,533 - Phoenix Gavilan Peak Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 722 students10
0.9 miles
2701 W. Memorial Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000 0.9 PK-8 722 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 795 students10
1.2 miles
39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045 1.2 K-12 795 - Phoenix Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 394 students10
1.5 miles
41900 N. 42nd Ave., Unit 110
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083 1.5 K-8 394
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