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Coyote Canyon School

Elementary School · Bullhead City School District (4378) · Bullhead City, AZ

A Bullhead City School District (4378) elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1820 LAKESIDE DR, Bullhead City, AZ 86442

  • Math 29% proficient (2016)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2016)
  • 40.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-4.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2016
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2016 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2016 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2016 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio40.5:1
District spending per student$10,543

Students at Coyote Canyon School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2016 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency29%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 34 points since 2013, to 29% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).

Show all 8 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)

Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Coyote Canyon 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,664/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bullhead City), 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

$45,486

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.3 mi521Compare →
Mohave Accelerated Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–50.8 mi412Compare →
Bennett William G ESEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–52.9 mi365Compare →
Diamondback Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–63.0 mi349Compare →

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.

Bullhead City School District (4378)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$10,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coyote Canyon School is listed in Bullhead City School District (4378); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coyote Canyon School

Coyote Canyon School is a public elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Bullhead City School District (4378), serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 40.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coyote Canyon School

What grades does Coyote Canyon School serve?

Coyote Canyon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Coyote Canyon School?

Coyote Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Canyon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Canyon School is 40.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coyote Canyon School rank in AZ?

Coyote Canyon School ranks #1,936 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Coyote Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coyote Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Coyote Canyon School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coyote Canyon School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).

Is Coyote Canyon School a charter school?

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

Is Coyote Canyon School a Title I school?

No, Coyote Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher Ratio
40.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Mohave County
Area population (ZIP 86442)
34,327
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
52.2
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 86442; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24

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