Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canyon Pointe Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Pointe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Canyon Pointe Academy's student population of 84 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canyon Pointe Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Pointe Academy is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
63%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1293 out of 1,956 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
84 students attend Canyon Pointe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Canyon Pointe Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Canyon Pointe Academy offer ?
Canyon Pointe Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon Pointe Academy part of?
Canyon Pointe Academy is part of Pointe Schools (79455) School District.
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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