Kyrene De La Colina School
Kyrene De La Colina School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kyrene De La Colina School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Colina School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kyrene De La Colina School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kyrene De La Colina School is ranked within the top 20% 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 De La Colina School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 2120 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
11%
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
31%
46%

Black
18%
6%

White
28%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Kyrene De La Colina School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL-Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Staff Dev Day - Schools Closed
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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