Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norterra Canyon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norterra Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norterra Canyon School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Norterra Canyon School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norterra Canyon School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
20%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norterra Canyon School's ranking?
Norterra Canyon School is ranked #391 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Norterra Canyon School often compared to?
Norterra Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoran Foothills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Norterra Canyon School?
601 students attend Norterra Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Norterra Canyon School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norterra Canyon School?
Norterra Canyon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norterra Canyon School offer ?
Norterra Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norterra Canyon School part of?
Norterra Canyon School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Norterra Canyon School located?
Norterra Canyon School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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