Desert Canyon Elementary School
Desert Canyon Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Desert Canyon Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Desert Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Desert Canyon Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Desert Canyon Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Canyon Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #60 out of 2120 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 80% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsdale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Canyon Elementary School is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Desert Canyon Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale Desert Canyon Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 541 students10
0.0 miles
10203 E. Mcdowell Mtn. Ranch R
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100 0 6-8 541 - Scottsdale Cheyenne Traditional School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 928 students10
1.3 miles
13636 North 100th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100 1.3 PK-8 928 - Scottsdale Redfield Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 450 students10
1.6 miles
9181 E. Redfield Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100 1.6 PK-6 450 - Scottsdale Copper Ridge School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 874 students10
2.2 miles
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100 2.2 PK-8 874 - Scottsdale Early Childhood Campus - Cholla Grades: PK-K
3.0 miles
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700 3 PK-K n/a
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