Canon School

Summary:

Canon School is an elementary school located in Black Canyon City, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school faces significant challenges, with declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and a dropout rate that exceeds the state average.

Canon School has a predominantly white student population, with 78.63% of students identifying as white. However, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (14.5%) compared to the state average. Academically, the school's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 293 out of 1,039 Arizona elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 922 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. The school's rating has also decreased from 4 stars out of 5 to just 1 star. Student performance varies significantly across different subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but white students, African American students, and students with special needs performing significantly lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, such as Sonoran Foothills School, Sunset Ridge School, and Diamond Canyon School, Canon School significantly underperforms. These nearby schools have higher percentages of white and Asian students, lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, and much higher proficiency rates in core academic subjects. The high poverty rate at Canon School, with 93.13% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 34360 So. School Loop Rd.
       Black Canyon City, AZ  85324


(623) 374-5588

District: Canon Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,314 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.1% Help


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Compare Details Canon School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Canon School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canon School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canon School is $19,314.
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Rank History for Canon School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.86 526th 1062 50.5%
2010 52.83 504th 1090 53.8%
2011 35.29 721st 1075 32.9%
2012 45.11 665th 1141 41.7%
2013 23.26 989th 1158 14.6%
2014 47.35 569th 1079 47.3%
2016 32.50 697th 1079 35.4%
2017 18.86 928th 1106 16.1%
2018 21.36 882nd 1109 20.5%
2019 71.03 293rd 1039 71.8%
2021 31.80 764th 1226 37.7%
2023 24.23 922nd 1245 25.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.14 941st 1027 8.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.41 1140th 1201 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.36 696th 1116 37.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.24 70th 423 83.5%
2022 60.99 5th 33 84.8%
2023 34.67 72nd 102 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.53 717th 1219 41.2%
2022 22.42 675th 824 18.1%
2023 24.39 910th 1219 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.93 995th 1032 3.6%
2021 29.66 800th 1220 34.4%
2023 32.27 779th 1216 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.17 856th 895 4.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.78 819th 1198 31.6%
2022 69.46 210th 716 70.7%
2023 69.04 278th 1170 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.33 545th 654 16.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.41 713th 720 1.0%
2019 40.14 384th 595 35.5%
2021 26.88 933rd 1161 19.6%
2023 10.22 978th 1024 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.36 237th 663 64.3%
2010 48.52 343rd 692 50.4%
2011 57.68 270th 685 60.6%
2012 39.18 504th 772 34.7%
2013 51.48 381st 787 51.6%
2014 65.36 227th 690 67.1%
2016 67.77 179th 677 73.6%
2017 40.79 354th 695 49.1%
2018 51.68 295th 711 58.5%
2021 36.85 459th 832 44.8%
2023 43.14 396th 854 53.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.29 201st 503 60.0%
2023 58.97 209th 717 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.22 12th 257 95.3%
2023 45.60 29th 64 54.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.38 346th 820 57.8%
2022 37.65 292nd 494 40.9%
2023 36.61 453rd 806 43.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.44 536th 818 34.5%
2022 23.05 359th 476 24.6%
2023 49.07 342nd 810 57.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.11 311th 802 61.2%
2022 84.00 41st 392 89.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Canon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.40 659th 780 15.5%
2023 26.98 511th 675 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Open Quote A nice small school where the kids get a good education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Canon School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a -17 102
1989 118 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -5 117
1990 122 n/a n/a 5 2 n/a n/a -9 120
1991 113 0 0 9 5 n/a n/a -2 125
1992 136 0 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 96 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1994 135 1 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 109 0 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 109 0 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 118 0 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 129
1998 126 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 109 1 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 103 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 114
2001 91 2 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 194 5 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 194 5 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 178 1 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 166 0 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 190
2006 162 1 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2007 164 1 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2008 175 1 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2009 164 1 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 186
2010 169 4 1 22 4 n/a n/a 0 200
2011 155 1 1 22 5 1 1 0 186
2012 119 1 1 21 3 2 1 0 148
2013 112 1 1 23 2 2 5 0 146
2014 104 2 0 24 2 0 7 0 139
2015 90 0 0 16 0 0 5 0 111
2016 84 3 0 19 2 0 1 0 109
2017 96 3 0 23 3 0 7 0 132
2018 98 2 0 20 4 0 7 0 131
2019 102 2 0 20 4 0 7 0 135
2020 107 4 0 18 4 0 10 0 143
2021 101 2 0 18 3 0 5 0 129
2022 114 5 0 17 3 0 3 0 142
2023 103 3 0 19 2 0 4 0 131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 102 7.0 14.5 n/a
1989 117 7.0 16.7 n/a
1990 120 9.0 13.3 n/a
1991 125 9.0 13.8 n/a
1992 151 9.0 16.7 n/a
1993 103 5.0 20.6 n/a
1994 149 6.3 23.7 n/a
1995 127 7.5 16.9 n/a
1996 127 7.5 16.9 n/a
1997 129 6.5 19.8 n/a
1998 133 7.5 17.7 n/a
1999 121 7.5 16.1 n/a
2000 114 7.5 15.2 n/a
2001 108 12.5 8.6 n/a
2002 216 13.2 16.4 54.6
2003 216 13.2 16.4 54.6
2004 199 14.0 14.2 8
2005 190 12.5 15.2 68.9
2006 178 11.6 15.3 59
2007 188 11.6 16.2 54.3
2008 211 12.0 17.6 59.2
2009 186 12.0 15.5 62.9
2010 200 10.0 20.0 68
2011 186 10.0 18.6 69.9
2012 148 10.0 14.8 70.9
2013 146 8.5 17.1 59.6
2014 139 8.5 16.3 67.6
2015 111 8.0 13.8 71.2
2016 109 9.0 12.1 n/a
2017 132 9.1 14.5 79.5
2018 131 10.1 12.9 83.2
2019 135 10.9 12.3 93.3
2020 143 12.0 11.9 69.2
2021 129 12.0 10.7 69
2022 142 12.0 11.8 69.7
2023 131 12.0 10.9 93.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 102 7.0 14.5 n/a
1989 117 7.0 16.7 n/a
1990 120 9.0 13.3 n/a
1991 125 9.0 13.8 n/a
1992 151 9.0 16.7 n/a
1993 103 5.0 20.6 n/a
1994 149 6.3 23.7 n/a
1995 127 7.5 16.9 n/a
1996 127 7.5 16.9 n/a
1997 129 6.5 19.8 n/a
1998 133 7.5 17.7 n/a
1999 121 7.5 16.1 n/a
2000 114 7.5 15.2 n/a
2001 108 12.5 8.6 n/a
2002 216 13.2 16.4 54.6
2003 216 13.2 16.4 54.6
2004 199 14.0 14.2 8
2005 190 12.5 15.2 68.9
2006 178 11.6 15.3 59
2007 188 11.6 16.2 54.3
2008 211 12.0 17.6 59.2
2009 186 12.0 15.5 62.9
2010 200 10.0 20.0 68
2011 186 10.0 18.6 69.9
2012 148 10.0 14.8 70.9
2013 146 8.5 17.1 59.6
2014 139 8.5 16.3 67.6
2015 111 8.0 13.8 71.2
2016 109 9.0 12.1 n/a
2017 132 9.1 14.5 79.5
2018 131 10.1 12.9 83.2
2019 135 10.9 12.3 93.3
2020 143 12.0 11.9 69.2
2021 129 12.0 10.7 69
2022 142 12.0 11.8 69.7
2023 131 12.0 10.9 93.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Canon School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $950 (8.9%) $221 (2.1%) $2,121 (19.9%) $6,003 (56.2%) $3,500 (32.8%) $9,503 (89.0%) $10,674
2020 $1,009 (8.8%) $1,161 (10.1%) $3,179 (27.6%) $7,668 (66.6%) $1,672 (14.5%) $9,340 (81.1%) $11,510
2021 $1,299 (9.2%) $1,066 (7.6%) $3,665 (26.0%) $7,673 (54.3%) $4,079 (28.9%) $11,752 (83.2%) $14,118
2022 $2,286 (11.8%) $1,729 (9.0%) $6,301 (32.6%) $8,457 (43.8%) $6,842 (35.4%) $15,299 (79.2%) $19,314

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canon School

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Rankings

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Ranks 293rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 922nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 45.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students135131
 3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic2019
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White102103
 1%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%93.1%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Canon School.

Students at Canon School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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