Kyrene Middle School

Kyrene Middle School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a regular public middle school serving grades 5 through 8. With an enrollment of 725 students, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, ensuring a relatively small classroom environment that supports individual attention. The school’s academic performance, as indicated by a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10, places it in the 57th percentile among Arizona schools, with a state ranking of 877 out of 2,029 schools.

In terms of proficiency rates, 38% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 26% are proficient or above in Math, indicating areas where the school is focusing on improvement. Kyrene Middle School is situated in an affluent neighborhood with a median household income of $147,500 and a median home value of $588,000. The area is well-educated, with 68% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is a low 4.9%.

This setting contributes to a supportive and engaged community that values education. Kyrene Middle School is an integral part of Tempe’s mid-size city setting, offering a blend of academic resources and community support to its students.