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Boulder Creek Elementary School vs. Canyon Rim Elementary School

Should you attend Boulder Creek Elementary School or Canyon Rim Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Boulder Creek Elementary School
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Canyon Rim Elementary School
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Canyon Rim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canyon Rim Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
499 students
847 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon Rim Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon Rim Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boulder Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon Rim Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#720 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#135 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boulder Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon Rim Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in AZ)
71%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Rim Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in AZ)
65%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Rim Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
55-59%
(Top 5% in AZ)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boulder Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Canyon Rim Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
37
Kindergarten Students
65
98
Grade 1 Students
53
121
Grade 2 Students
67
114
Grade 3 Students
71
123
Grade 4 Students
76
113
Grade 5 Students
65
135
Grade 6 Students
72
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon Rim Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon Rim Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon Rim Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon Rim Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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