The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
349 students
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
24 teachers
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
74%
American Indian
(09-10)2%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
(09-10)17%
41%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Black
(09-10)3%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
White
(09-10)78%
44%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gold Canyon Elementary School?
349 students attend Gold Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gold Canyon Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gold Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Gold Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gold Canyon Elementary School part of?
Gold Canyon Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443).
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