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#65 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 3% in state

Kyrene De La Sierra School

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

A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1122 E LIBERTY LN, Phoenix, AZ 85048

  • Math 79% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 76% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+30.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$10,500
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Kyrene De La Sierra School score 78% 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 Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 78% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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 Sierra 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

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
Keystone Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.41–90.1 mi197Compare →
Kyrene De Los Cerritos SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.1 mi419Compare →
Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.8 mi428Compare →
Kyrene Monte Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–52.0 mi497Compare →

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.

Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#2 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 Sierra School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kyrene De La Sierra School

Kyrene De La Sierra School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kyrene De La Sierra School

What grades does Kyrene De La Sierra School serve?

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

How many students attend Kyrene De La Sierra School?

Kyrene De La Sierra School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene De La Sierra School is 18.3:1. 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 Sierra School rank in AZ?

Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks #65 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

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

Kyrene De La Sierra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Sierra School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kyrene De La Sierra School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kyrene De La Sierra School a charter school?

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

Is Kyrene De La Sierra School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 85048)
34,113
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
42.5
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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