Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Summary:

Canyon Springs STEM Academy is a public elementary and middle school in Anthem, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 and part of the Deer Valley Unified District. The school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 80.27% in 2020-2021 to 73.03% in 2022-2023.

Canyon Springs STEM Academy consistently outperforms the Deer Valley Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 48% (3rd grade) to 68% (7th grade), compared to the district's 52%-61% and the state's 35%-46%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 40% (6th and 8th grade) to 59% (4th grade), compared to the district's 47%-59% and the state's 28%-43%. The school's science proficiency rates in 5th and 8th grade also exceed the district and state averages.

The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top elementary schools in Arizona. When compared to other nearby schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, Gavilan Peak School and Sonoran Foothills School also demonstrate impressive academic results, suggesting a high-quality educational environment across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 42901 N 45th Ave
       Anthem, AZ  85087-7002


(623) 376-5200

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,746 Help


Students who attend Canyon Springs STEM Academy usually attend:

High:    Boulder Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  801

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details Canyon Springs STEM Academy ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 18th 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 72.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Canyon Springs STEM Academy ranks better than 77.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.58. (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 (73%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Springs STEM Academy is 15.7, which is the 12th 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 Canyon Springs STEM Academy is $6,746. 19 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Springs STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Springs STEM Academy 225th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Canyon Springs STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Springs STEM Academy 119th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Canyon Springs STEM Academy 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 Canyon Springs STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.64 328th 1062 69.1%
2010 72.74 295th 1090 72.9%
2011 77.24 244th 1075 77.3%
2012 75.82 256th 1141 77.6%
2013 75.83 257th 1158 77.8%
2014 73.90 286th 1079 73.5%
2015 63.70 315th 955 67.0%
2016 79.83 218th 1079 79.8%
2017 79.87 221st 1106 80.0%
2018 84.65 161st 1109 85.5%
2019 82.96 163rd 1039 84.3%
2021 94.51 50th 1226 95.9%
2022 78.49 181st 1000 81.9%
2023 88.74 137th 1245 89.0%
2024 72.30 225th 904 75.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.56 30th 1027 97.1%
2022 23.37 417th 444 6.1%
2023 62.85 156th 617 74.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.40 36th 451 92.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.11 26th 417 93.8%
2021 58.57 307th 1201 74.4%
2023 69.16 142nd 820 82.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 212th 820 74.1%
2022 85.05 59th 618 90.5%
2023 74.63 185th 1116 83.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.56 170th 1023 83.4%
2019 80.75 129th 862 85.0%
2021 93.21 53rd 1219 95.7%
2022 75.57 152nd 824 81.6%
2023 88.13 119th 1219 90.2%
2024 55.29 234th 593 60.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.69 76th 145 47.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.87 151st 1032 85.4%
2019 74.18 199th 850 76.6%
2021 93.14 60th 1220 95.1%
2022 69.65 211th 830 74.6%
2023 85.16 161st 1216 86.8%
2024 62.14 204th 609 66.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.64 17th 620 97.3%
2023 51.65 134th 316 57.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.56 51st 895 94.3%
2022 65.12 89th 289 69.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 217th 911 76.2%
2021 89.25 71st 1198 94.1%
2022 54.48 327th 716 54.3%
2023 69.98 270th 1170 76.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.17 342nd 654 47.7%
2023 57.17 81st 219 63.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.55 210th 720 70.8%
2019 66.05 173rd 595 70.9%
2021 85.92 88th 1161 92.4%
2022 68.10 195th 800 75.6%
2023 79.64 154th 1024 85.0%
2024 48.15 251st 477 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Canyon Springs STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.00 155th 663 76.6%
2010 76.05 145th 692 79.0%
2011 81.88 102nd 685 85.1%
2012 78.14 135th 772 82.5%
2013 78.01 143rd 787 81.8%
2014 80.05 130th 690 81.2%
2015 59.67 167th 521 67.9%
2016 82.17 99th 677 85.4%
2017 72.18 160th 695 77.0%
2018 89.93 57th 711 92.0%
2019 76.02 128th 605 78.8%
2021 87.37 78th 832 90.6%
2022 78.32 98th 605 83.8%
2023 84.04 100th 854 88.3%
2024 72.58 119th 533 77.7%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.75 30th 650 95.4%
2022 63.67 59th 211 72.0%
2023 53.26 173rd 384 54.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.81 7th 178 96.1%
2021 52.56 211th 789 73.3%
2023 35.34 202nd 363 44.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.72 8th 503 98.4%
2022 59.92 127th 369 65.6%
2023 41.42 369th 717 48.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.02 75th 624 88.0%
2019 69.14 130th 466 72.1%
2021 86.61 73rd 820 91.1%
2022 72.91 88th 494 82.2%
2023 78.11 131st 806 83.7%
2024 63.65 107th 379 71.8%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.52 41st 68 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.49 48th 617 92.2%
2019 70.92 109th 435 74.9%
2021 86.23 78th 818 90.5%
2022 70.89 99th 476 79.2%
2023 84.20 89th 810 89.0%
2024 62.44 106th 356 70.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.57 58th 404 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.97 43rd 573 92.5%
2022 71.86 26th 129 79.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.71 83rd 802 89.7%
2023 53.83 281st 760 63.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.75 285th 390 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.85 78th 436 82.1%
2019 50.85 170th 337 49.6%
2021 76.16 126th 780 83.8%
2022 59.10 162nd 446 63.7%
2023 73.72 117th 675 82.7%
2024 52.54 120th 273 56.0%
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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 Canyon Springs STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 446 30 31 62 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2008 765 58 39 112 10 n/a n/a 0 984
2009 793 54 46 115 6 n/a n/a 0 1014
2010 830 46 43 122 6 n/a n/a 0 1047
2011 670 45 35 135 8 5 18 0 916
2012 629 46 25 107 6 4 15 0 832
2013 600 40 21 104 5 4 21 0 795
2014 589 30 27 80 7 3 18 0 754
2015 604 27 17 99 9 2 24 0 782
2016 638 21 23 85 11 4 22 0 804
2017 640 27 24 84 7 3 21 0 806
2018 623 20 29 75 11 3 27 0 788
2019 683 10 20 75 14 2 31 0 835
2020 678 7 20 75 11 4 36 0 831
2021 590 12 11 73 8 4 37 0 735
2022 642 18 11 100 7 2 51 0 831
2023 585 17 15 111 8 2 63 0 801

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

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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 Springs STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 570 29.0 19.7 7.2
2008 984 48.0 20.5 n/a
2009 1014 55.0 18.4 13.9
2010 1047 56.5 18.5 19.7
2011 916 49.0 18.6 20.1
2012 832 47.1 17.6 23.2
2013 795 46.5 17.0 30.3
2014 754 44.2 17.0 29.3
2015 782 44.0 17.7 23.1
2016 804 49.0 16.4 19.5
2017 806 55.5 14.5 18.4
2018 788 55.5 14.1 18.9
2019 835 55.5 15.0 18.9
2020 831 56.0 14.8 16.8
2021 735 55.5 13.2 n/a
2022 831 54.5 15.2 5.9
2023 801 51.0 15.7 19

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 Springs STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 570 29.0 19.7 7.2
2008 984 48.0 20.5 n/a
2009 1014 55.0 18.4 13.9
2010 1047 56.5 18.5 19.7
2011 916 49.0 18.6 20.1
2012 832 47.1 17.6 23.2
2013 795 46.5 17.0 30.3
2014 754 44.2 17.0 29.3
2015 782 44.0 17.7 23.1
2016 804 49.0 16.4 19.5
2017 806 55.5 14.5 18.4
2018 788 55.5 14.1 18.9
2019 835 55.5 15.0 18.9
2020 831 56.0 14.8 16.8
2021 735 55.5 13.2 n/a
2022 831 54.5 15.2 5.9
2023 801 51.0 15.7 19

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 Canyon Springs STEM Academy

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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 $323 (3.7%) $56 (0.6%) $703 (8.0%) $7,173 (81.8%) $1,218 (13.9%) $8,391 (95.7%) $8,771
2020 $229 (3.4%) $45 (0.7%) $502 (7.5%) $6,040 (90.4%) $371 (5.5%) $6,412 (95.9%) $6,685
2021 $314 (4.3%) $432 (6.0%) $1,059 (14.6%) $6,789 (93.8%) n/a $6,495 (89.7%) $7,240
2022 $512 (7.6%) $12 (0.2%) $1,036 (15.4%) $6,049 (89.7%) $173 (2.6%) $6,222 (92.2%) $6,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Springs STEM Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 137th of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.7%
Ranks 128th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 100th of 854 Middle schools
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Change (%)
Total Students835801
 4.1%
African American1017
 70%
American Indian148
 42.9%
Asian2015
 25%
Hispanic75111
 48%
Pacific Islander22
White683585
 14.3%
Two or More Races3163
 103.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%19%
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Students at Canyon Springs STEM Academy are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Canyon Springs STEM Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Boulder Creek High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 801 students attended Canyon Springs STEM Academy.

Canyon Springs STEM Academy ranks 225th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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