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Canyon Springs Stem Academy

42901 N 45th Ave
New River, AZ 85087

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Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canyon Springs Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 787 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 20% in AZ
: 55% (Top 20%)
: 63% (Top 20%)
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canyon Springs Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Canyon Springs Stem Academy's student population of 787 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Canyon Springs Stem Academy
Pre-K	25
Kind	59
1	61
2	65
3	80
4	93
5	107
6	99
7	94
8	104

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Total Students

787 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy
2023	801
2022	831
2021	735
2020	835
2019	835
2018	806
2017	806
2016	804
2015	782
2014	754
2013	795
2012	832
2011	916
2010	1,047
2009	1,014
2008	984
2007	570

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy
2023	51
2022	55
2021	56
2020	56
2019	56
2018	56
2017	56
2016	49
2015	44
2014	44
2013	47
2012	47
2011	49
2010	57
2009	55
2008	48
2007	29

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School Rankings

Canyon Springs Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Canyon Springs Stem Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#251 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy
2022	#251
2021	#142
2019	#375
2018	#284
2017	#339
2016	#363
2015	#605
2014	#405
2013	#432
2012	#412
2011	#321

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55%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2022	55%	35%	52%
2021	59%	32%	50%
2019	66%	45%	59%
2018	67%	45%	60%
2017	58%	42%	57%
2016	53%	39%	51%
2015	45%	38%	47%
2014	73%	63%	75%
2013	73%	63%	75%
2012	73%	63%	73%
2011	74%	62%	72%

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63%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2022	63%	40%	56%
2021	67%	39%	55%
2019	61%	45%	61%
2018	65%	44%	60%
2017	61%	42%	57%
2016	56%	40%	54%
2015	47%	38%	48%
2014	90%	79%	89%
2013	88%	78%	89%
2012	87%	77%	87%
2011	90%	77%	87%

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50-54%

24%

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	16:1	17:1	17:1
2022	15:1	17:1	18:1
2021	13:1	17:1	17:1
2020	15:1	18:1	19:1
2019	15:1	18:1	19:1
2018	14:1	19:1	18:1
2017	14:1	19:1	18:1
2016	16:1	20:1	18:1
2015	18:1	20:1	19:1
2014	17:1	19:1	19:1
2013	17:1	19:1	19:1
2012	18:1	18:1	19:1
2011	19:1	19:1	19:1
2010	19:1	18:1	19:1
2009	18:1	18:1	19:1
2008	21:1	18:1	20:1
2007	20:1	18:1	20:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	1%	5%	1%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	3%
2020	2%	6%	1%
2019	2%	6%	1%
2016	1%	5%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	6%	2%
2009	1%	6%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	2%	3%	4%
2022	2%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	5%
2020	2%	3%	4%
2019	2%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	5%
2017	2%	3%	5%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	3%	3%	4%
2011	4%	3%	4%
2010	4%	3%	4%
2009	5%	3%	4%
2008	4%	3%	4%
2007	6%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

15%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	14%	47%	22%
2022	12%	47%	21%
2021	10%	46%	20%
2020	9%	45%	20%
2019	9%	45%	20%
2018	11%	45%	19%
2017	11%	45%	19%
2016	11%	45%	19%
2015	13%	45%	19%
2014	11%	44%	18%
2013	13%	43%	18%
2012	13%	43%	18%
2011	15%	42%	18%
2010	12%	41%	14%
2009	11%	41%	15%
2008	11%	42%	15%
2007	11%	41%	14%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	2%	6%	4%
2022	2%	6%	4%
2021	2%	6%	5%
2020	1%	5%	4%
2019	1%	5%	4%
2018	4%	5%	3%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	3%	5%	3%
2015	3%	5%	3%
2014	4%	5%	3%
2013	5%	5%	3%
2012	6%	5%	3%
2011	5%	5%	3%
2010	4%	6%	3%
2009	5%	6%	3%
2008	6%	6%	3%
2007	5%	5%	3%

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White

72%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	73%	35%	64%
2022	77%	35%	65%
2021	80%	36%	63%
2020	82%	38%	68%
2019	82%	38%	68%
2018	80%	38%	70%
2017	80%	38%	70%
2016	80%	39%	71%
2015	78%	40%	71%
2014	78%	41%	72%
2013	75%	42%	72%
2012	76%	42%	72%
2011	73%	42%	72%
2010	79%	44%	77%
2009	78%	44%	77%
2008	78%	44%	77%
2007	78%	45%	78%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	8%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	4%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	4%	3%	3%
2019	4%	3%	3%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	3%
2013	2%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	0.44	0.65	0.54
2022	0.39	0.65	0.53
2021	0.35	0.66	0.49
2020	0.32	0.65	0.50
2019	0.32	0.65	0.50
2018	0.35	0.65	0.47
2017	0.35	0.65	0.47
2016	0.35	0.65	0.47
2015	0.38	0.64	0.46
2014	0.38	0.64	0.46
2013	0.43	0.64	0.46
2012	0.41	0.64	0.45
2011	0.45	0.65	0.46
2010	0.36	0.64	0.39
2009	0.38	0.64	0.39
2008	0.38	0.63	0.39
2007	0.38	0.63	0.38

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Eligible for

14%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	15%	39%	21%
2022	6%	29%	12%
2021	15%	42%	23%
2020	12%	43%	22%
2019	12%	43%	22%
2018	13%	42%	22%
2017	13%	42%	22%
2016	14%	33%	22%
2015	17%	34%	21%
2014	20%	36%	23%
2013	21%	37%	16%
2012	16%	36%	16%
2011	14%	36%	15%
2010	13%	38%	15%
2009	8%	39%	12%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canyon Springs Stem Academy	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
2023	4%	7%	6%
2021	5%	9%	6%
2020	7%	7%	6%
2019	7%	7%	6%
2018	4%	9%	5%
2017	4%	9%	5%
2016	5%	11%	5%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	10%	14%	6%
2013	9%	10%	4%
2012	7%	11%	5%
2011	7%	10%	4%
2010	6%	8%	5%
2009	6%	10%	4%
2007	2%	9%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Springs Stem Academy's ranking?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy is ranked #251 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Canyon Springs Stem Academy often compared to?

Canyon Springs Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Sonoran Foothills School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Canyon Springs Stem Academy?

787 students attend Canyon Springs Stem Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Canyon Springs Stem Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Springs Stem Academy?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Canyon Springs Stem Academy offer ?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Canyon Springs Stem Academy part of?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.

In what neighborhood is Canyon Springs Stem Academy located?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy is located in the Anthem West neighborhood of New River, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 787 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 20%
: 55% (Top 20%)
: 63% (Top 20%)
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education