Kyrene De La Sierra School
Kyrene De La Sierra School serves 547 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Kyrene De La Sierra School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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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 0.57, 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 | #27 out of 2120 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Kyrene De La Sierra School is Keystone Montessori Charter School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Keystone Montessori Charter School Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 1-9 | 211 students10
0.1 miles
1025 E. Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312 0.1 1-9 211 - Phoenix Mission Heights Preparatory High School Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 297 students10
0.2 miles
1376 East Cottonwood Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383 0.2 9-12 297 - Phoenix Kyrene Altadena Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,073 student10
1.3 miles
14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-6000 1.3 6-8 1,073 - Phoenix Kyrene De Los Cerritos School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
1.3 miles
14620 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000 1.3 PK-5 526 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
1.9 miles
2620 E. Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000 1.9 PK-5 456
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