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Diamond Canyon School vs. Anthem School

Should you attend Diamond Canyon School or Anthem School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Diamond Canyon School
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Anthem School
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Diamond Canyon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Anthem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Diamond Canyon School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Anthem School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
737 students
426 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Diamond Canyon School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anthem School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Diamond Canyon School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anthem School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Diamond Canyon School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anthem School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Canyon School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anthem School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#100 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#245 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Diamond Canyon School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anthem School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in AZ)
54%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Diamond Canyon School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anthem School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Diamond Canyon School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anthem School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Diamond Canyon School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anthem School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
50
Kindergarten Students
54
27
Grade 1 Students
67
33
Grade 2 Students
70
28
Grade 3 Students
78
35
Grade 4 Students
73
47
Grade 5 Students
92
52
Grade 6 Students
98
52
Grade 7 Students
98
49
Grade 8 Students
91
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Diamond Canyon School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anthem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Diamond Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anthem School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Diamond Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anthem School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Diamond Canyon School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anthem School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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