Kyrene De La Colina School
Kyrene De La Colina School serves 493 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 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Colina School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Kyrene De La Colina School's student population of 493 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 493 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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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 0.75, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #381 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 45% |
| Black | 17% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 to Kyrene De La Colina School is Mountain Pointe High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kyrene Centennial Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Kyrene Centennial Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 923 students10
0.1 miles
13808 S. 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6450 0.1 6-8 923 - Phoenix Mountain Pointe High School Math: 49% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,578 students10
0.9 miles
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 839-0292 0.9 9-12 2,578 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Esperanza School Math: 60% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 588 students10
1.0 miles
14841 S. 41st Place
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2800 1 PK-5 588 - Phoenix Kyrene De Las Lomas School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 629 students10
1.5 miles
11820 S. Warner Elliot Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-1000 1.5 PK-5 629 - Phoenix Kyrene Monte Vista School Math: 84% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 651 students10
1.6 miles
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400 1.6 PK-5 651
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