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Kyrene Middle School

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

A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1050 E CARVER RD, Tempe, AZ 85284

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$10,500
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Kyrene Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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
Valley Christian JR High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private7–81.5 mi119Compare →
Kyrene Aprende Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.25–81.9 mi840Compare →
Fees College Preparatory Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.0 mi673Compare →
Valley Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–122.2 mi900Compare →

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

About Kyrene Middle School

Kyrene Middle School is a public middle school in Tempe, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 725 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kyrene Middle School

What grades does Kyrene Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Kyrene Middle School?

Kyrene Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kyrene Middle School rank in AZ?

Kyrene Middle School ranks #1,426 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kyrene Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kyrene Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kyrene Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kyrene Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Kyrene Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
725
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
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

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