Kyrene De Los Cerritos School

14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 67% (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 44% 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: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kyrene De Los Cerritos School's student population of 376 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Los Cerritos School is 0.62, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
56%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School's ranking?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is ranked #164 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
376 students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offer ?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School part of?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.

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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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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