Canyon Valley Junior High School serves 46 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6-9%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon Valley Junior High School?
46 students attend Canyon Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Canyon Valley Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Canyon Valley Junior High School offer ?
Canyon Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Canyon Valley Junior High School part of?
Canyon Valley Junior High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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