Serving 792 students in grades 4-8, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 60.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#578 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's ranking?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is ranked #578 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School often compared to?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
792 students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School offer ?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School part of?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267).
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School located?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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