Canyon Rim Elementary

Summary:

Canyon Rim Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 849 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Gilbert Unified District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Arizona elementary schools, with strong academic outcomes across all grade levels and subjects.

Canyon Rim Elementary's academic performance is significantly above the state and district averages, with 74% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63% in the district and 43% statewide. The school also excels in the performance of several student subgroups, including Hispanic students, multi-racial students, and English Language Learners, ranking among the top 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. Additionally, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is strong, ranking in the top 10% of Arizona elementary schools in this category.

When compared to nearby schools, such as American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Stevenson Elementary School, and Gateway Polytechnic Academy, Canyon Rim Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic achievement across most grade levels and subjects. This consistent excellence over multiple years and the school's ability to serve a diverse student population make Canyon Rim Elementary a standout elementary school in the Mesa area and the state of Arizona.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3045 S Canyon Rim
       Mesa, AZ  85212-2134


(480) 984-3216

District: Gilbert Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,142 Help


Students who attend Canyon Rim Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Ridge Junior High
High:    Desert Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  849

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
28.6%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canyon Rim Elementary ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 6th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Elementary is 15.7. 14 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon Rim Elementary is $8,142, which is the 13th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Rim Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Rim Elementary 161st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Canyon Rim Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Gilbert Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Unified District 90th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canyon Rim Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 83.02 154th 1062 85.5%
2010 78.68 225th 1090 79.4%
2011 71.47 307th 1075 71.4%
2012 78.48 223rd 1141 80.5%
2013 79.28 197th 1158 83.0%
2014 81.88 186th 1079 82.8%
2015 77.74 194th 955 79.7%
2016 84.67 158th 1079 85.4%
2017 85.48 157th 1106 85.8%
2018 83.69 174th 1109 84.3%
2019 80.59 198th 1039 80.9%
2021 90.15 124th 1226 89.9%
2022 86.24 92nd 1000 90.8%
2023 88.73 139th 1245 88.8%
2024 80.21 161st 904 82.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.73 111th 1027 89.2%
2022 86.61 21st 444 95.3%
2023 74.74 86th 617 86.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.53 3rd 975 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 306th 417 26.6%
2021 70.27 153rd 1201 87.3%
2023 57.67 248th 820 69.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.35 125th 820 84.8%
2022 78.17 103rd 618 83.3%
2023 84.79 99th 1116 91.1%
2024 73.53 106th 546 80.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.97 303rd 423 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.40 207th 1023 79.8%
2019 72.34 211th 862 75.5%
2021 88.65 113th 1219 90.7%
2022 81.07 98th 824 88.1%
2023 87.47 126th 1219 89.7%
2024 68.75 164th 593 72.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.11 8th 306 97.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.86 51st 239 78.7%
2022 75.13 19th 101 81.2%
2023 61.87 44th 145 69.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 185th 1032 82.1%
2019 76.16 176th 850 79.3%
2021 89.27 120th 1220 90.2%
2022 82.14 99th 830 88.1%
2023 86.86 141st 1216 88.4%
2024 68.27 173rd 609 71.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.86 323rd 620 47.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.26 295th 895 67.0%
2023 66.84 151st 607 75.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 136th 911 85.1%
2019 81.41 111th 709 84.3%
2021 89.85 67th 1198 94.4%
2022 74.64 156th 716 78.2%
2023 87.07 84th 1170 92.8%
2024 65.03 143rd 472 69.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.47 530th 654 19.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.89 56th 171 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at Canyon Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 199th 720 72.4%
2019 62.27 204th 595 65.7%
2021 83.56 120th 1161 89.7%
2022 84.96 48th 800 94.0%
2023 81.39 134th 1024 86.9%
2024 68.17 128th 477 73.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 29, 2024

Open Quote I have two kids who have attended this school since Kindergarten. All of the teachers they've had have been amazing! The teachers and office staff at Canyon Rim have always been kind and welcoming. My kids come home from school excited about their day and what they've learned. They've made several friends in the neighborhood and love attending Canyon Rim. The school also hosts fun family events like Teach or Treat and the Cougarnival which we love to attend too! We are looking forward to another great year next year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Canyon Rim Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 623 26 23 101 4 n/a n/a 0 777
2003 623 26 23 101 4 n/a n/a 0 777
2004 775 37 31 149 6 n/a n/a 0 998
2005 968 82 44 243 6 n/a n/a 0 1343
2006 790 49 52 206 14 n/a n/a 0 1111
2007 792 58 43 191 9 n/a n/a 0 1093
2008 783 66 49 219 9 n/a n/a 0 1126
2009 749 63 45 206 11 n/a n/a 0 1074
2010 755 67 44 209 8 n/a n/a 0 1083
2011 680 46 41 199 6 0 18 0 990
2012 713 36 29 208 6 0 34 0 1026
2013 684 40 20 216 8 2 38 0 1008
2014 648 37 17 221 10 4 36 0 973
2015 604 25 15 234 9 2 40 0 929
2016 532 21 11 216 9 2 38 0 829
2017 511 22 10 216 6 1 43 0 809
2018 506 19 10 216 9 2 46 0 808
2019 511 17 11 220 10 2 60 0 831
2020 535 20 10 180 11 4 41 0 801
2021 429 16 11 200 6 4 39 0 705
2022 470 16 9 213 5 4 51 0 768
2023 507 22 14 243 6 2 55 0 849

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 Canyon Rim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 777 39.0 19.9 14
2003 777 39.0 19.9 14
2004 998 49.9 20.0 14.3
2005 1343 62.4 21.5 8
2006 1111 59.9 18.5 26.8
2007 1093 59.1 18.5 22.6
2008 1126 59.5 18.9 24
2009 1074 63.3 17.0 29.9
2010 1083 53.7 20.1 32.8
2011 990 54.0 18.3 40.2
2012 1026 53.7 19.0 23.5
2013 1008 57.2 17.6 2
2014 973 56.7 17.1 2.4
2015 929 50.0 18.5 0.5
2016 829 46.0 18.0 0.4
2017 809 51.4 15.7 32.9
2018 808 53.9 14.9 31.9
2019 831 50.5 16.4 28.9
2020 801 49.0 16.3 27
2021 705 47.5 14.8 n/a
2022 768 49.0 15.6 12.5
2023 849 54.0 15.7 27.8

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 Canyon Rim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 777 39.0 19.9 14
2003 777 39.0 19.9 14
2004 998 49.9 20.0 14.3
2005 1343 62.4 21.5 8
2006 1111 59.9 18.5 26.8
2007 1093 59.1 18.5 22.6
2008 1126 59.5 18.9 24
2009 1074 63.3 17.0 29.9
2010 1083 53.7 20.1 32.8
2011 990 54.0 18.3 40.2
2012 1026 53.7 19.0 23.5
2013 1008 57.2 17.6 2
2014 973 56.7 17.1 2.4
2015 929 50.0 18.5 0.5
2016 829 46.0 18.0 0.4
2017 809 51.4 15.7 32.9
2018 808 53.9 14.9 31.9
2019 831 50.5 16.4 28.9
2020 801 49.0 16.3 27
2021 705 47.5 14.8 n/a
2022 768 49.0 15.6 12.5
2023 849 54.0 15.7 27.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canyon Rim Elementary

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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 $629 (6.9%) $124 (1.4%) $1,381 (15.1%) $6,890 (75.4%) $1,498 (16.4%) $8,388 (91.8%) $9,141
2020 $351 (5.1%) $104 (1.5%) $805 (11.7%) $6,400 (93.1%) $25 (0.4%) $6,424 (93.4%) $6,878
2021 $368 (4.6%) $294 (3.7%) $1,031 (13.0%) $7,287 (91.8%) n/a $7,275 (91.6%) $7,938
2022 $339 (4.2%) $06 (0.1%) $684 (8.4%) $7,567 (92.9%) $231 (2.8%) $7,797 (95.8%) $8,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Rim Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 198th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students831849
 2.2%
African American1722
 29.4%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic220243
 10.5%
Pacific Islander22
White511507
 0.8%
Two or More Races6055
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%27.8%
 1.1%


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Students at Canyon Rim Elementary are 60% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Canyon Rim Elementary ranks 161st of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 849 students attended Canyon Rim Elementary.

Students who attend Canyon Rim Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Ridge Junior High
High : Desert Ridge High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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