Anthem School

Summary:

Anthem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Deer Valley Unified District in Anthem, Arizona. With a student population of 438, the school has a diverse student body, with 76.94% White, 13.47% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Anthem School consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 65-78% of students proficient or better in AASA English Language Arts, compared to 41-53% for the district and 35-46% for the state. In AASA Mathematics, Anthem School had 43-74% proficiency, compared to 47-59% for the district and 28-43% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20-25% of Arizona elementary schools, and has maintained a 0% dropout rate for most years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Anthem School performs well overall, its ranking for certain subgroups, such as male students, White students, and special education students, is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting potential equity gaps that could be addressed. However, the school's ability to maintain its high level of excellence over time is a testament to the dedication of its staff and the support of the local community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 41020 N Freedom Way
       Anthem, AZ  85086-2520


(623) 376-3700

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,781 Help


Students who attend Anthem School usually attend:

High:    Boulder Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Compare Details Anthem School ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 19th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Anthem School ranks better than 82% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.4. (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 (76.9%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anthem School is 15.6, which is the 10th best among 31 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anthem School is $7,781, which is the 12th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anthem School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anthem School 228th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Anthem School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Anthem School 96th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Anthem School in the ranking list.)

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Deer Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Valley Unified District 91st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anthem School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 83.00 155th 1062 85.4%
2010 81.81 184th 1090 83.1%
2011 77.96 232nd 1075 78.4%
2012 74.69 268th 1141 76.5%
2013 76.16 249th 1158 78.5%
2014 83.17 175th 1079 83.8%
2015 78.81 180th 955 81.2%
2016 90.22 87th 1079 91.9%
2017 87.00 135th 1106 87.8%
2018 81.46 203rd 1109 81.7%
2019 80.98 191st 1039 81.6%
2021 90.31 120th 1226 90.2%
2022 74.01 209th 1000 79.1%
2023 81.74 219th 1245 82.4%
2024 72.00 228th 904 74.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.86 344th 1027 66.5%
2022 50.32 225th 444 49.3%
2023 53.76 252nd 617 59.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.42 647th 1201 46.1%
2023 49.05 346th 820 57.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.23 228th 820 72.2%
2022 75.02 133rd 618 78.5%
2023 79.28 138th 1116 87.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.72 279th 1023 72.7%
2019 66.93 257th 862 70.2%
2021 87.48 134th 1219 89.0%
2022 66.68 233rd 824 71.7%
2023 84.72 156th 1219 87.2%
2024 71.91 137th 593 76.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.23 177th 1032 82.8%
2019 81.21 129th 850 84.8%
2021 90.43 99th 1220 91.9%
2022 72.56 181st 830 78.2%
2023 76.87 248th 1216 79.6%
2024 55.39 257th 609 57.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.15 185th 620 70.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.86 481st 895 46.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.41 315th 1198 73.7%
2022 71.42 194th 716 72.9%
2023 68.24 287th 1170 75.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.70 271st 720 62.4%
2019 57.57 247th 595 58.5%
2021 83.03 127th 1161 89.1%
2022 60.08 277th 800 65.4%
2023 70.68 251st 1024 75.5%
2024 45.16 271st 477 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Anthem School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 82.75 95th 663 85.7%
2010 82.40 105th 692 84.8%
2011 84.72 83rd 685 87.9%
2012 82.79 85th 772 89.0%
2013 80.39 116th 787 85.3%
2014 81.68 120th 690 82.6%
2015 75.76 109th 521 79.1%
2016 84.84 89th 677 86.9%
2017 88.63 60th 695 91.4%
2018 87.98 66th 711 90.7%
2019 82.43 88th 605 85.5%
2021 87.35 79th 832 90.5%
2022 83.87 61st 605 89.9%
2023 89.23 65th 854 92.4%
2024 77.40 96th 533 82.0%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.26 351st 650 46.0%
2022 57.21 77th 211 63.5%
2023 67.93 78th 384 79.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.06 566th 606 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.81 586th 789 25.7%
2023 71.82 57th 363 84.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.11 77th 503 84.7%
2022 76.19 60th 369 83.7%
2023 95.99 17th 717 97.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 77th 624 87.7%
2019 76.04 90th 466 80.7%
2021 84.50 86th 820 89.5%
2022 81.33 54th 494 89.1%
2023 92.30 36th 806 95.5%
2024 78.14 54th 379 85.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.73 64th 617 89.6%
2019 78.41 74th 435 83.0%
2021 87.56 71st 818 91.3%
2022 81.66 50th 476 89.5%
2023 84.38 85th 810 89.5%
2024 63.98 98th 356 72.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.27 264th 404 34.7%
2022 73.91 35th 192 81.8%
2023 34.51 181st 247 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.47 142nd 573 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.34 87th 802 89.2%
2022 78.29 59th 392 84.9%
2023 76.51 116th 760 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.96 4th 159 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Anthem School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.14 93rd 436 78.7%
2019 64.46 105th 337 68.8%
2021 80.65 85th 780 89.1%
2022 66.82 110th 446 75.3%
2023 84.72 53rd 675 92.1%
2024 53.86 116th 273 57.5%
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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.

Anthem School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Open Quote This school has excellent teachers who care about children's learning and growth as students and people, not just their test scores. I have been very pleased with the level of education provided to my daughters over the last 4 years. I am a certified teacher and my oldest daughter used to attend school in the Madison School District and I prefer Anthem Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anthem School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 95 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 513 6 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 830 9 24 50 2 n/a n/a 0 915
2003 830 9 24 50 2 n/a n/a 0 915
2004 816 9 19 44 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2005 840 17 19 53 2 n/a n/a 0 931
2006 842 21 21 65 2 n/a n/a 0 951
2007 827 11 21 72 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2008 837 13 29 62 6 n/a n/a 0 947
2009 796 14 20 60 6 n/a n/a 0 896
2010 761 13 11 61 8 n/a n/a 0 854
2011 696 12 10 107 7 4 21 0 857
2012 693 14 8 93 13 5 20 0 846
2013 682 17 10 96 11 4 11 0 831
2014 621 15 14 87 10 3 10 0 760
2015 639 18 11 83 9 2 9 0 771
2016 628 16 12 74 6 4 14 0 754
2017 605 13 13 65 8 3 17 0 724
2018 504 15 9 70 5 3 17 0 623
2019 464 21 10 73 4 2 18 0 592
2020 395 18 12 67 4 0 17 0 513
2021 333 14 10 64 2 0 14 0 437
2022 367 13 12 58 4 0 18 0 472
2023 337 4 8 59 5 0 25 0 438

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 Anthem School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 12.7 7.7 n/a
2001 548 30.0 18.3 n/a
2002 915 46.9 19.5 6
2003 915 46.9 19.5 6
2004 890 45.5 19.6 5.5
2005 931 45.0 20.7 3.3
2006 951 44.5 21.4 3.3
2007 932 44.5 20.9 3.8
2008 947 48.8 19.4 n/a
2009 896 49.0 18.3 6.8
2010 854 45.5 18.7 12.8
2011 857 43.6 19.6 9.7
2012 846 43.4 19.4 12.6
2013 831 45.0 18.4 17.7
2014 760 45.3 16.7 18.3
2015 771 44.0 17.5 16.7
2016 754 44.0 17.1 21.4
2017 724 44.0 16.4 17.8
2018 623 40.2 15.4 20.9
2019 592 38.0 15.5 20.8
2020 513 34.5 14.8 23.8
2021 437 32.0 13.6 n/a
2022 472 32.5 14.5 3.8
2023 438 28.0 15.6 16.7

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 Anthem School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 12.7 7.7 n/a
2001 548 30.0 18.3 n/a
2002 915 46.9 19.5 6
2003 915 46.9 19.5 6
2004 890 45.5 19.6 5.5
2005 931 45.0 20.7 3.3
2006 951 44.5 21.4 3.3
2007 932 44.5 20.9 3.8
2008 947 48.8 19.4 n/a
2009 896 49.0 18.3 6.8
2010 854 45.5 18.7 12.8
2011 857 43.6 19.6 9.7
2012 846 43.4 19.4 12.6
2013 831 45.0 18.4 17.7
2014 760 45.3 16.7 18.3
2015 771 44.0 17.5 16.7
2016 754 44.0 17.1 21.4
2017 724 44.0 16.4 17.8
2018 623 40.2 15.4 20.9
2019 592 38.0 15.5 20.8
2020 513 34.5 14.8 23.8
2021 437 32.0 13.6 n/a
2022 472 32.5 14.5 3.8
2023 438 28.0 15.6 16.7

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 Anthem 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 $689 (7.6%) $55 (0.6%) $1,433 (15.8%) $7,007 (77.5%) $1,291 (14.3%) $8,298 (91.8%) $9,042
2020 $476 (6.2%) $60 (0.8%) $1,012 (13.1%) $6,688 (86.8%) $481 (6.2%) $7,169 (93.1%) $7,704
2021 $459 (5.7%) $434 (5.4%) $1,352 (16.7%) $7,467 (92.2%) n/a $7,208 (89.0%) $8,102
2022 $680 (8.7%) $27 (0.3%) $1,386 (17.8%) $6,809 (87.5%) $264 (3.4%) $7,074 (90.9%) $7,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anthem School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 88th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 854 Middle schools
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592438
 26%
African American214
 81%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic7359
 19.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White464337
 27.4%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%16.7%
 4.1%


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Anthem School ranks 228th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Anthem School.

Students who attend Anthem School usually go on to attend:

High : Boulder Creek High School

Students at Anthem School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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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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