Canyon Pointe Academy in Glendale, AZ, serves 77 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a nearly even gender balance of 49% male and 51% female, and 100% of students eligible for free lunch as of 2023, reflecting a significant increase from 10% in 2011.
The school's math proficiency was 29% in 2023, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 19%; math scores have shown a fluctuating but generally declining trend since reaching 65% in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 39% in 2022, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and slightly higher than the district average of 39%, representing a notable decline from rates above 85% in 2012–2014.
Science proficiency at Canyon Pointe Academy is 50%, which is higher than the state average of 24%; this places the school among the top 10% in science proficiency in Arizona.
The school's overall ranking declined from #397 in 2010 to #1049 in 2023, indicating a downward trend over the last decade for this Glendale Arizona K–6 public school in the Deer Valley neighborhood.
Top Rankings
Canyon Pointe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Gender %
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
40%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pointe Schools (79455)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Pointe Academy's ranking?
Canyon Pointe Academy is ranked #1049 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon Pointe Academy?
77 students attend Canyon Pointe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Pointe Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Canyon Pointe Academy offer ?
Canyon Pointe Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Pointe Academy part of?
Canyon Pointe Academy is part of Pointe Schools (79455).
In what neighborhood is Canyon Pointe Academy located?
Canyon Pointe Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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