Kyrene De La Sierra School
Kyrene De La Sierra School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kyrene De La Sierra School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 88% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kyrene De La Sierra School's student population of 455 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De La Sierra School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Sierra School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 2120 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
23%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Kyrene De La Sierra School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 18, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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