Canyon Ridge School

Summary:

Canyon Ridge School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Surprise, Arizona, part of the Dysart Unified District. The school's diverse student population includes 55.4% White, 28.18% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Canyon Ridge School consistently outperforms the Dysart Unified District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 69-77% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39-46% at the district level and 35-43% at the state level. In mathematics, 54-70% of students were proficient or better, compared to 33-47% at the district level and 28-43% at the state level. The school also excels in science, with 52-70% of students proficient or better, compared to 27-44% at the district level and 27-34% at the state level. Canyon Ridge School ranks among the top 25-30 elementary schools in Arizona for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as the top 10 for military-connected students.

While Freedom Traditional Academy and Paradise Honors Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, Canyon Ridge School stands out for its exceptional results in serving diverse student populations. The school's relatively lower spending per student compared to some nearby schools may indicate efficient resource allocation and effective use of funds to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
       Surprise, AZ  85388-0283


(623) 523-8450

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,590 Help


Students who attend Canyon Ridge School usually attend:

High:    Willow Canyon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  985

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
27.4%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Canyon Ridge School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Canyon Ridge School ranks better than 88.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.24. (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 (55.3%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge School is 21.6, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon Ridge School is $7,590. 17 elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Ridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Ridge School 73rd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Canyon Ridge School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Ridge School 64th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Canyon Ridge School in the ranking list.)

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Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 144th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canyon Ridge School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.51 202nd 1062 81.0%
2010 85.02 132nd 1090 87.9%
2011 86.64 108th 1075 90.0%
2012 82.93 140th 1141 87.7%
2013 82.27 145th 1158 87.5%
2014 87.12 111th 1079 89.7%
2015 84.13 130th 955 86.4%
2016 87.83 117th 1079 89.2%
2017 87.13 130th 1106 88.2%
2018 85.32 152nd 1109 86.3%
2019 78.78 216th 1039 79.2%
2021 90.06 125th 1226 89.8%
2022 83.56 120th 1000 88.0%
2023 93.23 67th 1245 94.6%
2024 89.83 73rd 912 92.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.17 77th 1027 92.5%
2022 83.35 29th 444 93.5%
2023 81.20 54th 617 91.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.57 25th 451 94.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.45 37th 417 91.1%
2021 76.17 96th 1201 92.0%
2023 60.21 225th 820 72.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.84 131st 820 84.0%
2022 89.77 29th 618 95.3%
2023 92.78 30th 1116 97.3%
2024 89.96 42nd 556 92.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.08 185th 1023 81.9%
2019 71.05 218th 862 74.7%
2021 86.69 148th 1219 87.9%
2022 72.01 189th 824 77.1%
2023 90.82 77th 1219 93.7%
2024 76.09 107th 602 82.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.41 71st 239 70.3%
2022 82.65 7th 101 93.1%
2023 82.94 10th 145 93.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.61 137th 1032 86.7%
2019 73.60 203rd 850 76.1%
2021 89.49 115th 1220 90.6%
2022 82.26 96th 830 88.4%
2023 92.96 61st 1216 95.0%
2024 87.20 52nd 628 91.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.96 87th 620 86.0%
2022 44.97 146th 270 45.9%
2023 49.10 150th 316 52.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.99 425th 895 52.5%
2022 59.78 133rd 289 54.0%
2023 76.95 93rd 607 84.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.32 164th 911 82.0%
2019 84.75 88th 709 87.6%
2021 82.08 127th 1198 89.4%
2022 81.15 92nd 716 87.2%
2023 92.93 44th 1170 96.2%
2024 93.37 24th 486 95.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.82 233rd 654 64.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.39 189th 720 73.8%
2019 68.67 153rd 595 74.3%
2021 82.62 132nd 1161 88.6%
2022 72.14 161st 800 79.9%
2023 87.74 67th 1024 93.5%
2024 75.61 83rd 486 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Canyon Ridge School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 84.94 81st 663 87.8%
2010 80.45 116th 692 83.2%
2011 83.51 92nd 685 86.6%
2012 79.18 122nd 772 84.2%
2013 82.40 95th 787 87.9%
2014 88.04 69th 690 90.0%
2015 81.68 85th 521 83.7%
2016 86.15 81st 677 88.0%
2017 89.49 57th 695 91.8%
2018 87.84 68th 711 90.4%
2019 86.21 66th 605 89.1%
2021 80.49 134th 832 83.9%
2022 82.43 74th 605 87.8%
2023 89.25 64th 854 92.5%
2024 85.24 64th 550 88.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.68 152nd 650 76.6%
2023 83.42 22nd 384 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.74 161st 789 79.6%
2023 57.46 104th 363 71.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.18 38th 503 92.4%
2022 90.67 21st 369 94.3%
2023 91.14 28th 717 96.1%
2024 88.64 20th 320 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.16 47th 624 92.5%
2019 83.24 56th 466 88.0%
2021 81.41 112th 820 86.3%
2022 84.08 45th 494 90.9%
2023 90.12 51st 806 93.7%
2024 74.17 68th 386 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.33 77th 143 46.2%
2022 64.36 22nd 68 67.6%
2023 83.14 8th 110 92.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.18 82nd 617 86.7%
2019 80.55 62nd 435 85.7%
2021 77.57 145th 818 82.3%
2022 77.73 62nd 476 87.0%
2023 84.50 82nd 810 89.9%
2024 82.09 47th 370 87.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 275th 573 52.0%
2022 50.42 74th 129 42.6%
2023 69.48 79th 400 80.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.67 29th 543 94.7%
2019 89.88 31st 387 92.0%
2021 65.62 174th 802 78.3%
2022 75.09 70th 392 82.1%
2023 86.95 48th 760 93.7%
2024 89.75 28th 329 91.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.17 147th 390 62.3%
2023 89.69 5th 159 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Canyon Ridge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 96th 436 78.0%
2019 68.10 91st 337 73.0%
2021 76.75 114th 780 85.4%
2022 74.35 62nd 446 86.1%
2023 79.40 86th 675 87.3%
2024 65.02 79th 288 72.6%
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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 parent
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Open Quote ince the quarantine the school has been unhelpful in providing information to the students about homework, projects etc. I use to truly value this school but the lack of care from teachers and principal truly show the schools colors. Highly recommend looking at a different district. Perhaps one that actually cares about there students learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Canyon Ridge School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 558 76 39 124 8 n/a n/a 0 805
2009 615 61 41 118 8 n/a n/a 0 843
2010 602 46 46 120 10 n/a n/a 0 824
2011 646 42 43 118 8 0 9 0 866
2012 661 45 45 121 8 1 19 0 900
2013 666 40 34 158 9 3 25 0 935
2014 623 46 32 184 7 3 28 0 923
2015 668 49 32 201 8 4 39 0 1001
2016 624 37 33 191 10 4 46 0 945
2017 620 35 33 195 9 3 59 0 954
2018 581 31 24 203 9 4 53 0 905
2019 572 38 18 227 7 7 71 0 940
2020 588 37 13 229 9 4 76 0 956
2021 536 33 11 246 6 2 65 0 899
2022 544 52 17 259 5 0 64 0 941
2023 523 56 20 266 7 3 69 0 944
2024 545 54 26 270 4 3 83 0 985

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 Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 805 41.5 19.4 0.1
2009 843 43.5 19.4 24.8
2010 824 40.0 20.6 21.7
2011 866 41.3 20.9 28.5
2012 900 44.0 20.4 30.2
2013 935 46.0 20.3 27.1
2014 923 46.6 19.8 27.8
2015 1001 46.0 21.7 27.6
2016 945 43.0 21.9 28.3
2017 954 44.2 21.5 26.6
2018 905 44.2 20.4 28
2019 940 46.5 20.2 24.9
2020 956 44.5 21.4 29.9
2021 899 44.5 20.2 n/a
2022 941 43.5 21.6 11.7
2023 944 44.5 21.2 32.8
2024 985 45.5 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 Canyon Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 805 41.5 19.4 0.1
2009 843 43.5 19.4 24.8
2010 824 40.0 20.6 21.7
2011 866 41.3 20.9 28.5
2012 900 44.0 20.4 30.2
2013 935 46.0 20.3 27.1
2014 923 46.6 19.8 27.8
2015 1001 46.0 21.7 27.6
2016 945 43.0 21.9 28.3
2017 954 44.2 21.5 26.6
2018 905 44.2 20.4 28
2019 940 46.5 20.2 24.9
2020 956 44.5 21.4 29.9
2021 899 44.5 20.2 n/a
2022 941 43.5 21.6 11.7
2023 944 44.5 21.2 32.8
2024 985 45.5 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 Canyon Ridge 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 $106 (1.4%) $123 (1.6%) $335 (4.5%) $5,817 (77.4%) $1,472 (19.6%) $7,289 (97.0%) $7,518
2020 $143 (2.1%) $337 (4.9%) $622 (9.1%) $5,156 (75.5%) $1,192 (17.5%) $6,347 (93.0%) $6,827
2021 $350 (4.3%) $1,132 (13.8%) $1,834 (22.4%) $5,581 (68.3%) $1,110 (13.6%) $6,691 (81.9%) $8,174
2022 $143 (1.9%) $864 (11.4%) $1,151 (15.2%) $5,746 (75.7%) $836 (11.0%) $6,582 (86.7%) $7,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Ridge 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 216th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 1245 Elementary schools
 15.4%
Ranks 66th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 854 Middle schools
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students940944
 0.4%
African American3856
 47.4%
American Indian77
Asian1820
 11.1%
Hispanic227266
 17.2%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White572523
 8.6%
Two or More Races7169
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%32.8%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Ridge School

In the 2023-24 school year, 985 students attended Canyon Ridge School.

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

High : Willow Canyon High School

Students at Canyon Ridge School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes. Canyon Ridge School ranks in the top 8.0% of Arizona elementary schools.


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