Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Desert Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Canyon Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Canyon Elementary School?
470 students attend Desert Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desert Canyon Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Canyon Elementary School?
Desert Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Desert Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Canyon Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Desert Canyon Elementary School located?
Desert Canyon Elementary School is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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