Canyon Breeze Elementary

Summary:

Canyon Breeze Elementary is a public elementary school in Avondale, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 and part of the Pendergast Elementary District. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools over the past 5 years. On state assessments, only 18-42% of students at Canyon Breeze were proficient in English Language Arts, and just 12-29% were proficient in mathematics, well below state averages.

The school's struggles extend across various student subgroups, with the exception of English Language Learners, who perform relatively better. Canyon Breeze's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the academic challenges. The school also has relatively low per-student spending and a high student-teacher ratio, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.

While Canyon Breeze Elementary has a diverse student population, nearby schools in the Pendergast District generally perform better on academic measures, though still struggle to meet state averages. In contrast, schools in the Litchfield Elementary District and the Imagine Avondale Elementary charter network tend to outperform Canyon Breeze and the Pendergast District, suggesting opportunities for the school to learn from and adopt successful practices from higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 11675 W Encanto Blvd
       Avondale, AZ  85392-5185


(623) 772-2610

District: Pendergast Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
817th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,354 Help


Students who attend Canyon Breeze Elementary usually attend:

High:    West Point High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.7%
White:
12.7%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.47. (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: Hispanic (68.7%), White (12.7%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Breeze Elementary is 19.8, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon Breeze Elementary is $5,354, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Pendergast Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Breeze Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Breeze Elementary 817th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Canyon Breeze Elementary in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Breeze Elementary 385th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Canyon Breeze Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Pendergast Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendergast Elementary District 244th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canyon Breeze Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.92 617th 1062 41.9%
2010 54.91 481st 1090 55.9%
2011 52.21 498th 1075 53.7%
2012 58.75 472nd 1141 58.6%
2013 59.58 460th 1158 60.3%
2014 56.54 477th 1079 55.8%
2015 21.62 743rd 955 22.2%
2016 35.44 659th 1079 38.9%
2017 23.95 836th 1106 24.4%
2018 25.52 810th 1109 27.0%
2019 17.52 865th 1039 16.7%
2021 21.46 962nd 1226 21.5%
2022 27.48 656th 1000 34.4%
2023 23.82 927th 1245 25.5%
2024 13.20 817th 912 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.69 374th 1027 63.6%
2022 32.00 371st 444 16.4%
2023 18.07 571st 617 7.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.73 255th 975 73.8%
2023 54.75 153rd 451 66.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 375th 417 10.1%
2021 29.49 933rd 1201 22.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 643rd 820 21.6%
2022 48.83 323rd 618 47.7%
2023 28.01 850th 1116 23.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.14 211th 423 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.52 749th 1023 26.8%
2019 13.58 766th 862 11.1%
2021 22.31 969th 1219 20.5%
2022 18.38 710th 824 13.8%
2023 24.57 904th 1219 25.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 760th 1032 26.4%
2019 15.45 734th 850 13.6%
2021 22.71 955th 1220 21.7%
2022 51.10 399th 830 51.9%
2023 25.78 901st 1216 25.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.43 480th 620 22.6%
2023 41.24 189th 316 40.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.55 578th 895 35.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.61 640th 911 29.7%
2019 20.25 596th 709 15.9%
2021 27.01 908th 1198 24.2%
2022 45.56 390th 716 45.5%
2023 30.91 806th 1170 31.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.96 602nd 654 8.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 577th 720 19.9%
2021 20.45 1024th 1161 11.8%
2023 17.73 911th 1024 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Canyon Breeze Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 56.64 269th 663 59.4%
2010 60.28 248th 692 64.2%
2011 62.18 236th 685 65.5%
2012 65.42 245th 772 68.3%
2013 73.43 174th 787 77.9%
2014 56.77 281st 690 59.3%
2015 33.24 309th 521 40.7%
2016 30.11 451st 677 33.4%
2017 19.40 579th 695 16.7%
2018 22.26 550th 711 22.6%
2019 20.19 484th 605 20.0%
2021 27.83 570th 832 31.5%
2022 18.12 494th 605 18.3%
2023 25.65 611th 854 28.5%
2024 23.47 385th 550 30.0%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.46 184th 650 71.7%
2022 28.96 184th 211 12.8%
2023 53.66 169th 384 56.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.74 52nd 606 91.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.08 427th 789 45.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.96 372nd 503 26.0%
2023 31.55 475th 717 33.8%
2024 44.70 135th 320 57.8%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.10 145th 257 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.80 452nd 624 27.6%
2019 33.75 285th 466 38.8%
2021 25.51 616th 820 24.9%
2023 24.90 589th 806 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.11 496th 617 19.6%
2019 14.82 381st 435 12.4%
2021 32.34 512th 818 37.4%
2023 26.06 593rd 810 26.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.99 242nd 404 40.1%
2022 63.89 57th 192 70.3%
2023 46.31 118th 247 52.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.62 417th 573 27.2%
2023 17.87 348th 400 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 405th 543 25.4%
2019 29.31 260th 387 32.8%
2021 28.72 588th 802 26.7%
2023 28.60 535th 760 29.6%
2024 48.95 130th 329 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Canyon Breeze Elementary

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 Breeze Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.13 394th 436 9.6%
2021 50.95 345th 780 55.8%
2023 20.46 576th 675 14.7%
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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
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Open Quote AMAZING SCHOOL FILLED WITH AMAZING STAFF!! Ms. Pizzo is the best principal my three kids have ever had, she's super involved, every morning on the morning announcements she acknowledges students' hardwork and efforts, she dresses up for every event and holiday. She just makes it's fun to be at her school, and so do the teachers. This school has so much student involvement and events it's wonderful. My daughter has attended this school for 1st & 2nd grade- Armer & Jones- and they have been the most fantastic teachers, and I've literally seen them go out of their way for their students. These teachers aren't just people being paid to be there, they're teachers that love their students, love their jobs, and really make everyone feel valued. The worst part about this school is having to leave it. My daughter has had some learning difficulties, and the entire school has come together to help her catch up and not get left behind. The physical appearance is clean, well maintained, and covered in student's school work. I really would recommend this school to everyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Canyon Breeze Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 240 50 13 148 5 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 306 79 22 296 11 n/a n/a 0 714
2003 306 79 22 296 11 n/a n/a 0 714
2004 324 91 23 334 9 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 323 86 17 356 12 n/a n/a 0 794
2006 298 99 16 393 9 n/a n/a 0 815
2007 289 95 24 450 7 n/a n/a 0 865
2008 297 123 43 537 6 n/a n/a 0 1006
2009 282 127 37 499 12 n/a n/a 0 957
2010 268 112 40 460 9 n/a n/a 0 889
2011 247 90 33 461 6 5 5 0 847
2012 225 79 26 460 8 2 13 0 813
2013 202 83 33 491 5 2 19 0 835
2014 197 72 38 510 13 5 21 0 856
2015 176 70 31 536 9 5 28 0 855
2016 180 71 24 546 15 4 29 0 869
2017 159 69 20 549 16 3 34 0 850
2018 128 63 20 527 11 3 23 0 775
2019 105 59 22 494 14 2 22 0 718
2020 100 46 25 484 12 2 29 0 698
2021 87 48 23 455 8 0 16 0 637
2022 90 54 24 441 9 2 19 0 639
2023 81 58 24 450 8 2 19 0 642
2024 78 67 26 423 8 2 12 0 616

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 Breeze Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 456 31.0 14.7 n/a
2002 714 37.1 19.2 23.8
2003 714 37.1 19.2 23.8
2004 781 36.8 21.2 38
2005 794 39.3 20.2 42.2
2006 815 39.3 20.7 45.8
2007 865 38.0 22.8 41.8
2008 1006 43.1 23.3 44.2
2009 957 47.6 20.1 45.4
2010 889 43.6 20.3 49.5
2011 847 40.6 20.8 40.4
2012 813 40.6 20.0 56.8
2013 835 35.0 23.8 55.1
2014 856 37.0 23.1 60.3
2015 855 38.0 22.5 39.2
2016 869 33.0 26.3 45.7
2017 850 36.0 23.6 56
2018 775 42.0 18.4 48.9
2019 718 37.0 19.4 58.9
2020 698 36.0 19.3 64.9
2021 637 36.0 17.6 n/a
2022 639 35.0 18.2 17.7
2023 642 35.0 18.3 60.7
2024 616 31.0 19.8 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 Breeze Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 456 31.0 14.7 n/a
2002 714 37.1 19.2 23.8
2003 714 37.1 19.2 23.8
2004 781 36.8 21.2 38
2005 794 39.3 20.2 42.2
2006 815 39.3 20.7 45.8
2007 865 38.0 22.8 41.8
2008 1006 43.1 23.3 44.2
2009 957 47.6 20.1 45.4
2010 889 43.6 20.3 49.5
2011 847 40.6 20.8 40.4
2012 813 40.6 20.0 56.8
2013 835 35.0 23.8 55.1
2014 856 37.0 23.1 60.3
2015 855 38.0 22.5 39.2
2016 869 33.0 26.3 45.7
2017 850 36.0 23.6 56
2018 775 42.0 18.4 48.9
2019 718 37.0 19.4 58.9
2020 698 36.0 19.3 64.9
2021 637 36.0 17.6 n/a
2022 639 35.0 18.2 17.7
2023 642 35.0 18.3 60.7
2024 616 31.0 19.8 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canyon Breeze Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,482 (20.2%) $6,241 (85.0%) $7,343
2020 $634 (14.0%) $4,185 (92.3%) $4,534
2021 $1,576 (31.2%) $4,228 (83.7%) $5,049
2022 $2,144 (40.0%) $3,737 (69.8%) $5,354

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Breeze 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)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 865th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 927th of 1245 Elementary schools
 8.8%
Ranks 484th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 611th of 854 Middle schools
 8.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718642
 10.6%
African American5958
 1.7%
American Indian148
 42.9%
Asian2224
 9.1%
Hispanic494450
 8.9%
Pacific Islander22
White10581
 22.9%
Two or More Races2219
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%60.7%
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Students at Canyon Breeze Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 13% White, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

High : West Point High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Canyon Breeze Elementary.

Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Arizona elementary schools.


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