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#647 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 32% in state

Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Middle School · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Chandler, AZ

A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas, Chandler, AZ 85226

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$10,500
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kyrene Aprende 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$103,740

Median home value

$452,400

Median rent

$1,785/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brightmont Academy - ChandlerPrivate · tuition7.6private1–121.2 mi53Compare →
Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.05–81.5 mi594Compare →
Paragon Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.5 mi608Compare →
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.95–8Not available801Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#14 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 Aprende Middle School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Kyrene Aprende Middle School is a public middle school in Chandler, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 840 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kyrene Aprende Middle School

What grades does Kyrene Aprende Middle School serve?

Kyrene Aprende Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kyrene Aprende Middle School?

Kyrene Aprende Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Aprende Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Aprende Middle School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kyrene Aprende Middle School rank in AZ?

Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranks #647 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kyrene Aprende Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kyrene Aprende Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Aprende Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kyrene Aprende Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kyrene Aprende Middle School a charter school?

No, Kyrene Aprende Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kyrene Aprende Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kyrene Aprende Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
840
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
Area population (ZIP 85226)
40,974
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37
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 85226; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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