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#739 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 37% in state

Kyrene De La Mariposa School

Elementary School · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Tempe, AZ

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

50 E KNOX RD, Tempe, AZ 85284

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,500
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Kyrene De La Mariposa 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 Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 De La Mariposa 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,371/100K

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

$154,663

Median home value

$646,300

Median rent

$2,162/mo

College educated

68.7%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85284; 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
Kyrene De La Mirada SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.0 mi573Compare →
Kyrene Del Cielo SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.1 mi658Compare →
Kyrene De Las Manitas SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–81.3 mi440Compare →
Brightmont Academy - ChandlerPrivate · tuition7.6private1–121.4 mi53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#17 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 De La Mariposa School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kyrene De La Mariposa School

Kyrene De La Mariposa School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kyrene De La Mariposa School

What grades does Kyrene De La Mariposa School serve?

Kyrene De La Mariposa School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kyrene De La Mariposa School?

Kyrene De La Mariposa School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Mariposa School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Mariposa School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kyrene De La Mariposa School rank in AZ?

Kyrene De La Mariposa School ranks #739 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kyrene De La Mariposa School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kyrene De La Mariposa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 De La Mariposa School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kyrene De La Mariposa School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kyrene De La Mariposa School a charter school?

No, Kyrene De La Mariposa School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kyrene De La Mariposa School a Title I school?

No, Kyrene De La Mariposa School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
Area population (ZIP 85284)
19,696
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
44.7
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 85284; 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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