About This School
Canyon Elementary School is located in Glendale, AZ and is one of 40 schools in Peoria Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 501 students in grades PK, K-8.
Canyon Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Canyon Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Canyon Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Canyon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Canyon Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Canyon Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Canyon Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Canyon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Peoria Unified School District District Spending
$6,688Per Pupil
The Peoria Unified School District spends $6,688 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Peoria Unified School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Heights Charter School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Adams Traditional Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Candeo Schools 0.6 miles |  |
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| Tutor Time Charter School - Glendale 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Challenge Charter School 0.9 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Peoria Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Canyon Elementary School5490 West Paradise Lane
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 501
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Canyon Elementary School had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
76%
Hispanic
17%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Canyon Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Canyon Elementary School
5
Carmella Coca: This school has taken my childs poor experience from another school and turned it into a positive experience! Canyon not only challenges gifted children it supplies struggling children with positive reinforcement! I am very happy with the overall improvement in my child!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 27, 2012
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