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#1401 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Canyon Day Junior High School
Middle School · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Whiteriver, AZ
A Whiteriver Unified District (4394) middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 190, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Day Junior High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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).
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Where Canyon Day Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,554
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Day Junior High School is listed in Whiteriver Unified District (4394); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Day Junior High School
Canyon Day Junior High School is a public middle school in Whiteriver, AZ, part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394), serving approximately 417 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Day Junior High School
What grades does Canyon Day Junior High School serve?
Canyon Day Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Canyon Day Junior High School?
Canyon Day Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Day Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Day Junior High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Day Junior High School rank in AZ?
Canyon Day Junior High School ranks #1,401 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Canyon Day Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Day Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Day Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Day Junior High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canyon Day Junior High School a charter school?
No, Canyon Day Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Day Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Canyon Day Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.7%
- Phone
- (928) 358-5680
- Area population (ZIP 85941)
- 10,333
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 85941; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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