Kyrene De La Paloma School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kyrene De La Paloma School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Paloma School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kyrene De La Paloma School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kyrene De La Paloma School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kyrene De La Paloma School is 0.67, 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
#429 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene De La Paloma School's ranking?
Kyrene De La Paloma School is ranked #429 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene De La Paloma School often compared to?
Kyrene De La Paloma Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene De La Mirada School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De La Paloma School?
465 students attend Kyrene De La Paloma School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kyrene De La Paloma School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene De La Paloma School?
Kyrene De La Paloma School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De La Paloma School offer ?
Kyrene De La Paloma School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kyrene De La Paloma School part of?
Kyrene De La Paloma School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - Students
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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