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Very Good

#541 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 27% in state

Kyrene De La Paloma School

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

A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5000 W WHITTEN ST, Chandler, AZ 85226

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,500
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Kyrene De La Paloma School score 50% 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 Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
53%

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 Paloma 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some 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 · tuition7.6private1–120.8 mi53Compare →
Kyrene De La Mirada SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.2 mi573Compare →
Kyrene De Las Brisas SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.5 mi601Compare →
Kyrene De La Sierra SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–5Not available494Compare →

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.

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
#12 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 Paloma School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kyrene De La Paloma School

Kyrene De La Paloma School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #541 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 Paloma School

What grades does Kyrene De La Paloma School serve?

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

How many students attend Kyrene De La Paloma School?

Kyrene De La Paloma School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Paloma School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kyrene De La Paloma School rank in AZ?

Kyrene De La Paloma School ranks #541 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

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

Kyrene De La Paloma School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Paloma School?

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

Is Kyrene De La Paloma School a charter school?

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

Is Kyrene De La Paloma School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
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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