Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Copper Canyon 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Employ-Ability Unlimited Inc. School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copper Canyon Academy?
154 students attend Copper Canyon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Copper Canyon Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Copper Canyon Academy offer ?
Copper Canyon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Copper Canyon Academy part of?
Copper Canyon Academy is part of Employ-Ability Unlimited Inc. School District.
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