Kyrene Traditional Academy
Kyrene Traditional Academy serves 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Kyrene Traditional Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kyrene Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Kyrene Traditional Academy's student population of 631 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 631 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Kyrene Traditional Academy 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 Traditional Academy is 0.77, 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 | #316 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 6% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Traditional Academy is Paragon Science Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Paragon Science Academy Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 506 students10
0.6 miles
2975 W. Linda Lane
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600 0.6 K-12 506 - Chandler Kyrene Aprende Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,130 student10
1.1 miles
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-1000 1.1 6-8 1,130 - Chandler Kyrene De Las Brisas School Math: 65% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 709 students10
1.1 miles
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. E.,
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-1000 1.1 PK-5 709 - Chandler Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Alternative School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 723 students10
1.3 miles
2600 W. Knox
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000 1.3 PK-6 723 - Chandler Kyrene Del Cielo School Math: 79% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
1.4 miles
1350 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-1000 1.4 PK-5 711
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