Canyon Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)

4941 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canyon Pointe Academy 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Canyon Pointe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#1293 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
35%
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30-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canyon Pointe Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
48%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
40%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canyon Pointe Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Pointe Schools (79455) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Pointe Academy's ranking?
Canyon Pointe Academy is ranked #1293 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon Pointe Academy?
77 students attend Canyon Pointe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Pointe Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Canyon Pointe Academy offer ?
Canyon Pointe Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon Pointe Academy part of?
Canyon Pointe Academy is part of Pointe Schools (79455) School District.
In what neighborhood is Canyon Pointe Academy located?
Canyon Pointe Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.

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