Needs Improvement
#1947 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Canyon Breeze Elementary
Elementary School · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Avondale, AZ
A Pendergast Elementary District (4283) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11675 W ENCANTO BLVD, Avondale, AZ 85392
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Canyon Breeze Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Canyon Breeze Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,619/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avondale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,965
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,829/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Academy-avondaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Rancho Santa Fe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Garden Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Legacy Traditional School - AvondaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Breeze Elementary is listed in Pendergast Elementary District (4283); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Breeze Elementary
Canyon Breeze Elementary is a public elementary school in Avondale, AZ, part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283), serving approximately 616 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Breeze Elementary
What grades does Canyon Breeze Elementary serve?
Canyon Breeze Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Canyon Breeze Elementary?
Canyon Breeze Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Breeze Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Breeze Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Breeze Elementary rank in AZ?
Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks #1,947 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Canyon Breeze Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Breeze Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon Breeze Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Breeze Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canyon Breeze Elementary a charter school?
No, Canyon Breeze Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Breeze Elementary a Title I school?
No, Canyon Breeze Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (623) 772-2610
- Area population (ZIP 85392)
- 39,203
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.