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Sun Canyon School

Summary:

Sun Canyon School is an elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 528. The school is part of the Fowler Elementary District, which is ranked 266 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sun Canyon School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the Fowler Elementary District and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of 3rd graders, 36% of 4th graders, and 19% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 21%, 25%, and 16%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking of 636 out of 904 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The nearby schools in the Fowler Elementary District, such as Fowler Elementary School and Western Valley Elementary School, have similar demographic and academic performance profiles to Sun Canyon School. These schools also rank in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools and have lower academic proficiency rates compared to the state averages. Additionally, Sun Canyon School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 65.91% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8150 W Durango St
       Phoenix, AZ  85043-5465

(623) 707-2000

District: Fowler Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sun Canyon School usually attend:

Middle:    Santa Maria Middle School
High:    Sierra Linda High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.2%
African American:
10.4%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details Sun Canyon School ranks worse than 73.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fowler Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sun Canyon School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fowler Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.2%), African American (10.4%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sun Canyon School is 21.6, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Fowler Elementary District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sun Canyon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun Canyon School 672nd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sun Canyon School in the ranking list.)

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Fowler Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler Elementary District 275th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sun Canyon School

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Rank History for all students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.23 589th 1062 44.5%
2010 23.86 904th 1090 17.1%
2011 36.06 711th 1075 33.9%
2012 36.22 802nd 1141 29.7%
2013 37.38 786th 1158 32.1%
2014 33.26 736th 1079 31.8%
2015 31.10 617th 955 35.4%
2017 35.10 686th 1106 38.0%
2018 38.67 632nd 1109 43.0%
2019 30.94 674th 1039 35.1%
2021 30.78 777th 1226 36.6%
2022 24.45 698th 1000 30.2%
2023 25.32 901st 1245 27.6%
2024 21.72 672nd 912 26.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.81 371st 1027 63.9%
2023 42.97 382nd 617 38.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 35th 155 77.4%
2021 44.71 343rd 975 64.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.27 364th 417 12.7%
2021 34.99 763rd 1201 36.5%
2023 35.80 514th 820 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.70 361st 820 56.0%
2023 31.62 782nd 1116 29.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.79 49th 423 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.38 593rd 1023 42.0%
2019 28.02 592nd 862 31.3%
2021 38.69 680th 1219 44.2%
2022 31.35 588th 824 28.6%
2023 24.59 902nd 1219 26.0%
2024 21.15 479th 602 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 603rd 1032 41.6%
2019 20.70 660th 850 22.4%
2021 27.95 835th 1220 31.6%
2022 15.87 720th 830 13.3%
2023 26.10 889th 1216 26.9%
2024 14.70 545th 628 13.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.90 35th 100 65.0%
2021 27.52 746th 895 16.6%
2023 37.19 396th 607 34.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 431st 911 52.7%
2019 36.27 430th 709 39.4%
2021 36.99 702nd 1198 41.4%
2022 33.06 476th 716 33.5%
2023 27.64 868th 1170 25.8%
2024 32.67 305th 486 37.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sun Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.59 861st 1161 25.8%
2022 37.84 535th 800 33.1%
2023 34.78 683rd 1024 33.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Sun Canyon School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 149 66 9 486 5 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 149 66 9 486 5 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 115 76 8 350 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 122 84 11 487 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2006 109 80 4 465 5 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 82 78 4 498 3 n/a n/a 0 665
2008 88 88 4 493 5 n/a n/a 0 678
2009 79 84 4 446 9 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 85 88 5 449 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 70 48 5 482 3 0 8 0 616
2012 51 53 6 503 7 0 11 0 631
2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 645 645
2014 143 56 7 386 8 3 14 0 617
2015 38 60 4 472 11 0 20 0 605
2016 35 66 4 484 8 3 15 0 615
2017 52 71 3 488 8 5 21 0 648
2018 59 70 5 495 10 4 32 0 675
2019 47 54 4 483 6 2 20 0 616
2020 77 57 2 433 7 2 27 0 605
2021 26 23 2 221 4 0 10 0 286
2022 24 41 5 369 4 0 12 0 455
2023 30 51 5 420 4 0 18 0 528
2024 19 61 7 474 4 1 18 0 584

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 Sun Canyon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 715 35.3 20.3 n/a
2003 715 35.3 20.3 n/a
2004 553 31.0 17.8 77.8
2005 706 36.0 19.6 92.4
2006 663 39.1 17.0 93.2
2007 665 35.0 19.0 70.4
2008 678 35.0 19.4 73.3
2009 622 32.0 19.4 74.9
2010 630 33.3 18.9 77
2011 616 31.5 19.5 74.4
2012 631 30.0 21.0 78
2013 645 n/a n/a n/a
2014 617 32.5 18.9 81.4
2015 605 31.0 19.5 78.7
2016 615 30.0 20.5 85.2
2017 648 31.5 20.5 37.3
2018 675 31.5 21.3 78.8
2019 616 32.0 19.2 80.8
2020 605 29.5 20.4 73.9
2021 286 28.5 10.0 n/a
2022 455 23.7 19.1 33.2
2023 528 25.0 21.1 65.9
2024 584 27.0 21.6 n/a

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 Sun Canyon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 715 35.3 20.3 n/a
2003 715 35.3 20.3 n/a
2004 553 31.0 17.8 77.8
2005 706 36.0 19.6 92.4
2006 663 39.1 17.0 93.2
2007 665 35.0 19.0 70.4
2008 678 35.0 19.4 73.3
2009 622 32.0 19.4 74.9
2010 630 33.3 18.9 77
2011 616 31.5 19.5 74.4
2012 631 30.0 21.0 78
2013 645 n/a n/a n/a
2014 617 32.5 18.9 81.4
2015 605 31.0 19.5 78.7
2016 615 30.0 20.5 85.2
2017 648 31.5 20.5 37.3
2018 675 31.5 21.3 78.8
2019 616 32.0 19.2 80.8
2020 605 29.5 20.4 73.9
2021 286 28.5 10.0 n/a
2022 455 23.7 19.1 33.2
2023 528 25.0 21.1 65.9
2024 584 27.0 21.6 n/a

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 Sun Canyon 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 $1,015 (11.2%) $267 (2.9%) $2,297 (25.3%) $6,259 (69.0%) $1,536 (16.9%) $7,796 (85.9%) $9,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sun Canyon School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 674th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 901st of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students616528
 14.3%
African American5451
 5.6%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic483420
 13%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4730
 36.2%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%65.9%
 14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Canyon School

Students at Sun Canyon School are 81% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Sun Canyon School.

Sun Canyon School ranks 672nd of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Sun Canyon School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Santa Maria Middle School
High : Sierra Linda High School


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