Serving 487 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Day Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Day Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Canyon Day Junior High School's student population of 487 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon Day Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Day Junior High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1850 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
99%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Day Junior High School's ranking?
Canyon Day Junior High School is ranked #1850 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon Day Junior High School?
487 students attend Canyon Day Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Canyon Day Junior High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Day Junior High School?
Canyon Day Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Day Junior High School offer ?
Canyon Day Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canyon Day Junior High School part of?
Canyon Day Junior High School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District.
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