Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norterra Canyon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Norterra Canyon K-8 serves the southeast part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 29.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norterra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norterra Canyon School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norterra Canyon School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norterra Canyon School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norterra Canyon School's ranking?
Norterra Canyon School is ranked #391 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Norterra Canyon School often compared to?
Norterra Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoran Foothills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Norterra Canyon School?
601 students attend Norterra Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Norterra Canyon School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norterra Canyon School?
Norterra Canyon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norterra Canyon School offer ?
Norterra Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norterra Canyon School part of?
Norterra Canyon School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Norterra Canyon School located?
Norterra Canyon School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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