Serving 77 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Canyon Pointe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pointe Schools (79455) School District
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) 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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