Serving 801 students in grades 5-8, 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
801 students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 5-8 (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) School District.
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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