Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Kyrene Altadena Middle School serves 1,073 students in grades 6-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kyrene Altadena Middle 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 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 grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,073 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Rankings
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #187 out of 2120 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Kyrene De Los Cerritos School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
0.0 miles
14620 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000 0 PK-5 526 - Phoenix Keystone Montessori Charter School Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 1-9 | 211 students10
1.2 miles
1025 E. Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312 1.2 1-9 211 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Sierra School Math: 86% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 547 students10
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
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 297 students10
1.4 miles
1376 East Cottonwood Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383 1.4 9-12 297 - Phoenix Kyrene Monte Vista School Math: 84% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 651 students10
1.7 miles
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400 1.7 PK-5 651
School Reviews
| 5 5/6/2020 I really enjoy going to this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Teague McCarthy |
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