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#1152 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
Middle School · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Phoenix, AZ
A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2720 E LIBERTY LN, Phoenix, AZ 85048
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,198
Median home value
$538,500
Median rent
$1,995/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 1–9 | 2.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Kyrene Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Kyrene Altadena Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 914 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 900 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 801 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
What grades does Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School serve?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School rank in AZ?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks #1,152 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School a charter school?
No, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (480) 541-5800
- Area population (ZIP 85048)
- 34,113
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85048; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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