Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Tel:
(480)541-6000
- Kyrene Altadena Middle School serves 1,073 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kyrene Altadena Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Kyrene Altadena Middle School places 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 10%)
School Overview
- Kyrene Altadena Middle School's student population of 1,073 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,073 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Kyrene Altadena Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kyrene Altadena Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #139 out of 1897 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 42% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kyrene Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Kyrene Altadena Middle School is Keystone Montessori Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Kyrene De Los Cerritos School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
0.0 miles
14620 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-1000 0.0 PK-5 526 - Phoenix Keystone Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: 1-9 | 211 students
1.2 miles
1025 E. Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)460-7312 1.2 1-9 211 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Sierra School Grades: PK-5 | 547 students
1.3 miles
1122 E Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-1000 1.3 PK-5 547 - Phoenix Mission Heights Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 297 students
1.4 miles
1376 East Cottonwood Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520)836-9383 1.4 9-12 297 - Phoenix Kyrene Monte Vista School Grades: PK-5 | 651 students
1.7 miles
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-4400 1.7 PK-5 651
School Reviews
| 5 I really enjoy going to this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Teague McCarthy |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Being a teacher has never been easy but changes in federal funding and legislation have made it harder than ever for public school teachers. Keep reading to learn more.
Say goodbye to mystery meat - and all other types of meat - at public school cafeterias that are embracing the Meatless Monday trend.
Growing cases of contaminated tap water at public schools around the country are raising more than eyebrows. Learn about whether or not public schools' tap water is safe to drink.
