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#152 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 8% in state

Canyon Springs Stem Academy

Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Anthem, AZ

A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

42901 N 45th Ave, Anthem, AZ 85087

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,940
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Canyon Springs Stem Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Springs Stem Academy 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,688

Median home value

$510,800

Median rent

$1,809/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

94.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85087; 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
Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–120.7 mi214Compare →
North Valley Christain AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–120.7 mi449Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–120.8 mi1,023Compare →
Copper Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–6Not available716Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#10 of 41
District spending per student
$10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon Springs Stem Academy is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Springs Stem Academy

Canyon Springs Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Anthem, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 787 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Springs Stem Academy

What grades does Canyon Springs Stem Academy serve?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Canyon Springs Stem Academy?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Stem Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Springs Stem Academy rank in AZ?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy ranks #152 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Canyon Springs Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Springs Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Springs Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Springs Stem Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canyon Springs Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Canyon Springs Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon Springs Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Canyon Springs Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 85087)
9,835
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
49.3
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 85087; 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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