34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (623) 374-5588
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-8,Canon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZMath Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Canon School's student population of 142 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon 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
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Canon Elementary District (4484) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon School's ranking?
Canon School is ranked #1142 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canon School?
142 students attend Canon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Canon School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canon School?
Canon School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canon School offer ?
Canon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Canon School part of?
Canon School is part of Canon Elementary District (4484) School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Canon School is Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (13.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Canyon Springs Stem Academy (13.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New River Elementary School (9.4 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
New River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: PK-6 | 198 students 9.4 miles 48827 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
9.4
PK-6
198
Canyon Springs Stem Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: PK-8 | 831 students 13.2 miles 42901 N 45th Ave
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-5200
13.2
PK-8
831
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-12 | 468 students 13.5 miles 41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
13.5
K-12
468
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: K-12 | 783 students 13.6 miles 39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
13.6
K-12
783
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: PK-8 | 620 students 14.3 miles 2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
14.3
PK-8
620
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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