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#43 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 2% in state

Canyon Rim Elementary

Elementary School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Mesa, AZ

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3045 S CANYON RIM, Mesa, AZ 85212

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Canyon Rim Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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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The neighborhood

Where Canyon Rim 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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

$123,404

Median home value

$530,700

Median rent

$2,024/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Augusta Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–60.5 mi944Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - East MesaCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–81.4 mi1,040Compare →
Boulder Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.9 mi499Compare →
Imagine East Mesa ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–62.2 mi585Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#3 of 38
District spending per student
$10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon Rim Elementary is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Rim Elementary

Canyon Rim Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 847 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Rim Elementary

What grades does Canyon Rim Elementary serve?

Canyon Rim Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Canyon Rim Elementary?

Canyon Rim Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Rim Elementary rank in AZ?

Canyon Rim Elementary ranks #43 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Canyon Rim Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Rim Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Rim Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Rim Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canyon Rim Elementary a charter school?

No, Canyon Rim Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon Rim Elementary a Title I school?

No, Canyon Rim Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
847
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
Area population (ZIP 85212)
50,427
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85212; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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