Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Summary:

Kyrene Aprende Middle School is a public middle school located in Chandler, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 947. The school is part of the Kyrene Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kyrene Aprende consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 53% of 6th and 7th graders at Kyrene Aprende Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43% and 41% statewide, respectively. In Math, 35-37% of Kyrene Aprende students were proficient, compared to 30% statewide. The school's Asian and Homeless student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Arizona middle schools, respectively, in recent years.

While Kyrene Aprende Middle School outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, including Kyrene Centennial, Kyrene Middle, and Kyrene del Pueblo, it lags behind the highly-ranked Arizona College Prep Middle School, which is in the Chandler Unified District. Kyrene Aprende has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.1% over the past several years, which is significantly better than the state average.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
       Chandler, AZ  85226


(480) 541-6200

District: Kyrene Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,611 Help


Students who attend Kyrene Aprende Middle School usually attend:

High:    Corona Del Sol High School

Feeder schools for Kyrene Aprende Middle School:

Elementary:    Kyrene de las Brisas School
    Kyrene del Cielo School
    Kyrene Traditional Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  947

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Compare Details Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.36. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kyrene Aprende Middle School is 18.7. 4 middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kyrene Aprende Middle School is $5,611. 4 middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kyrene Aprende Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kyrene Aprende Middle School 192nd of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Kyrene Aprende Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kyrene Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kyrene Elementary District 122nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.95 72nd 663 89.1%
2010 86.77 64th 692 90.8%
2011 85.64 74th 685 89.2%
2012 82.89 83rd 772 89.2%
2013 81.65 106th 787 86.5%
2014 83.87 100th 690 85.5%
2015 84.25 69th 521 86.8%
2016 88.48 64th 677 90.5%
2017 80.56 106th 695 84.7%
2018 83.92 93rd 711 86.9%
2019 76.33 122nd 605 79.8%
2021 82.46 119th 832 85.7%
2022 72.34 129th 605 78.7%
2023 75.56 162nd 854 81.0%
2024 56.36 192nd 533 64.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 12th 43 72.1%
2019 50.09 8th 14 42.9%
2021 74.49 91st 650 86.0%
2022 55.51 83rd 211 60.7%
2023 68.74 75th 384 80.5%
2024 30.60 15th 19 21.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.37 123rd 606 79.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.63 57th 178 68.0%
2021 61.28 112th 789 85.8%
2023 31.77 231st 363 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 106th 503 78.9%
2023 50.73 280th 717 60.9%
2024 40.44 150th 314 52.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.06 17th 257 93.4%
2022 73.44 3rd 12 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.15 90th 624 85.6%
2019 73.24 106th 466 77.3%
2021 83.10 101st 820 87.7%
2022 69.16 113th 494 77.1%
2023 76.57 140th 806 82.6%
2024 44.44 189th 379 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.51 93rd 617 84.9%
2019 67.14 127th 435 70.8%
2021 78.81 134th 818 83.6%
2022 62.89 151st 476 68.3%
2023 70.21 190th 810 76.5%
2024 46.72 171st 356 52.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.39 21st 42 50.0%
2019 54.40 14th 31 54.8%
2021 72.18 76th 404 81.2%
2022 75.45 34th 192 82.3%
2023 73.89 52nd 247 78.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.04 32nd 125 74.4%
2021 57.53 151st 573 73.6%
2023 39.03 241st 400 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 63rd 543 88.4%
2019 72.18 82nd 387 78.8%
2021 70.69 144th 802 82.0%
2022 58.72 140th 392 64.3%
2023 68.37 169th 760 77.8%
2024 46.00 135th 322 58.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.30 42nd 390 89.2%
2022 54.70 28th 49 42.9%
2023 39.72 82nd 159 48.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.59 67th 108 38.0%
2023 46.32 10th 19 47.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.96 54th 436 87.6%
2019 68.71 89th 337 73.6%
2021 77.26 109th 780 86.0%
2022 60.80 149th 446 66.6%
2023 65.91 173rd 675 74.4%
2024 38.71 167th 273 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Open Quote Aprende is a good school and many of the teachers have enthusiasm. My biggest issue with Aprende is the size of the classes. My child had 36 students in 6th grade classes and now has 43 in 7th grade classes. Though the teachers have good attitudes & good intentions for our kids, they are too busy meeting the expectations that our political climate has put on them. Our kids are basically learning to memorize for the standardized tests & not learning. The students aren't granted enough time to grasp ideas, concepts & learn history as a result. We need at least a 20:1 student/teacher ratio and real hands-on teaching. The new teacher evaluation system is good but we won't see the impact of this change for another 3-5 years. The PBIS program at Aprende is a good one. However, many kids do slip through the cracks even when they do receive PBIS tickets. I know at least 10 students who have received many PBIS tickets in both 6th and 7th grades and have yet to be selected to attend the monthly "golden ticket" PBIS events, including the most recent. It's unfortunate because the PBIS program is a really good venue to reinforce, acknowledge and reward positive, proactive behaviors that demonstrate personal responsibility, good leadership and mentoring skills IF the kids buy into it. Another big issue is this win/lose focus on the gifted program. A large part of the student body believes that "if you are not in the gifted program, you are pretty much a loser." I have fully observed how students are getting this message. What happened to simple Honors programs? The ones that offered a more rigorous curriculum for students who qualified and had the option to enroll into? And, if they chose not to, or simply did not qualify, they, too, would still receive a good, challenging curriculum that would prepare them for future grades and college prep. Instead, there is apparent segregation between gifted & regular students & in the quality of their instruction. Students are now labeled smart (gifted) or dumb (non-gifted) & this has introduced a whole new territory on social & peer pressures on our students. Also, students are feeling overwhelmed, rushed & stressed out by their teachers! How you ask? Most teachers are stressed out & overworked & wear this on their faces & bodies forgetting that all communication is 59% non-verbal. The language teachers use with students indicate their levels of stress (You need to! I don't care if! You better...Etc)! That kind of language is very negative and punitive and doesn't stay focused on issues. The students observe and experience this daily with simultaneous RUSH>RUSH>RUSH instruction and class work! We need our teachers to become aware that they are modeling & teaching the students "how to react," instead of modeling "how to "respond" and "how to retool." I find it a disservice that our kids are experiencing this so early in life. With all of the pressures of middle school already, must we also teach learned helplessness?! These tools definitely do not set up our 7th and 8th graders for success in academics, in jobs, in life in general. The new principal is well intentioned & I'm confident he will bring good leadership, mentoring & better communication to the students & the student-teacher-parent-staff relationships and partnership. He has a good balance of the "politics" of policies that are taking place within the district and the state, AND the reality of what the students are experiencing daily as a result. Moreover, PARENTS, GET INVOLVED! It is ADAMANT that parents are actively involved daily, weekly, and monthly; talking & working with the teachers, getting to know the staff, volunteering and supporting the PTSO by attending meetings, Meet & Greets & Coffee Chats. If we all speak up, educate ourselves & get involved, each one of us can make a difference & help improve our students experiences & our educational system from the inside out! I would suggest requiring teachers AND staff to engage in regular leadership workshops (such as Stephen Covey) that focus on active listening and effective communication (language, responses, personalities). I encourage teachers & staff to take advantage of daily life lessons that they are provided. Many of the teachers are so over it (you can't blame them with the unrealistic expectations put on them) and/or burnt out & it shows in their language to the students & their lack of being effective, positive modeling to them. As Becky Bailey points out to stressed teachers...In those moments where you've had it, tell yourself "I am so grateful for this opportunity to teach." It actually works for parents too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 952 60 63 119 6 n/a n/a 0 1200
1998 894 62 69 127 7 n/a n/a 0 1159
1999 864 40 66 131 17 n/a n/a 0 1118
2000 858 58 69 119 8 n/a n/a 0 1112
2001 835 50 75 132 13 n/a n/a 0 1105
2002 820 58 89 149 19 n/a n/a 0 1135
2003 820 58 89 149 19 n/a n/a 0 1135
2004 844 62 97 135 20 n/a n/a 0 1158
2005 786 49 101 161 27 n/a n/a 0 1124
2006 733 60 116 149 32 n/a n/a 0 1090
2007 667 56 115 150 30 n/a n/a 0 1018
2008 611 83 114 165 26 n/a n/a 0 999
2009 596 97 110 167 30 n/a n/a 0 1000
2010 568 106 118 195 44 n/a n/a 0 1031
2011 580 125 111 203 30 0 1 0 1050
2012 582 108 117 186 32 3 11 0 1039
2013 610 98 117 193 28 4 24 0 1074
2014 576 83 101 215 23 2 22 0 1022
2015 557 92 108 234 23 0 26 0 1040
2016 538 87 100 259 19 1 27 0 1031
2017 557 86 99 277 28 3 41 0 1091
2018 568 78 73 316 36 4 55 0 1130
2019 577 74 73 323 28 7 63 0 1145
2020 582 69 69 300 25 10 73 0 1128
2021 515 65 69 287 25 5 82 0 1048
2022 518 75 58 246 21 2 93 0 1013
2023 453 75 41 263 23 3 89 0 947

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1200 59.5 20.2 n/a
1998 1159 55.8 20.8 n/a
1999 1118 57.6 19.4 n/a
2000 1112 57.0 19.5 n/a
2001 1105 57.0 19.4 n/a
2002 1135 62.0 18.3 11
2003 1135 62.0 18.3 11
2004 1158 65.8 17.6 10.7
2005 1124 60.6 18.5 18.1
2006 1090 56.6 19.3 20.9
2007 1018 50.8 20.0 17.6
2008 999 48.9 20.4 17.7
2009 1000 55.4 18.1 15.4
2010 1031 54.8 18.8 21
2011 1050 54.3 19.3 23.5
2012 1039 63.3 16.4 25.4
2013 1074 50.8 21.1 23.1
2014 1022 52.2 19.5 25.9
2015 1040 56.0 18.5 25.6
2016 1031 50.0 20.6 26
2017 1091 56.4 19.3 31.7
2018 1130 57.2 19.7 20.9
2019 1145 60.9 18.7 19.9
2020 1128 59.4 18.9 16.8
2021 1048 56.0 18.6 n/a
2022 1013 53.0 19.1 11
2023 947 50.6 18.7 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1200 59.5 20.2 n/a
1998 1159 55.8 20.8 n/a
1999 1118 57.6 19.4 n/a
2000 1112 57.0 19.5 n/a
2001 1105 57.0 19.4 n/a
2002 1135 62.0 18.3 11
2003 1135 62.0 18.3 11
2004 1158 65.8 17.6 10.7
2005 1124 60.6 18.5 18.1
2006 1090 56.6 19.3 20.9
2007 1018 50.8 20.0 17.6
2008 999 48.9 20.4 17.7
2009 1000 55.4 18.1 15.4
2010 1031 54.8 18.8 21
2011 1050 54.3 19.3 23.5
2012 1039 63.3 16.4 25.4
2013 1074 50.8 21.1 23.1
2014 1022 52.2 19.5 25.9
2015 1040 56.0 18.5 25.6
2016 1031 50.0 20.6 26
2017 1091 56.4 19.3 31.7
2018 1130 57.2 19.7 20.9
2019 1145 60.9 18.7 19.9
2020 1128 59.4 18.9 16.8
2021 1048 56.0 18.6 n/a
2022 1013 53.0 19.1 11
2023 947 50.6 18.7 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (2.7%) $80 (1.0%) $507 (6.4%) $5,897 (75.0%) $1,676 (21.3%) $7,573 (96.3%) $7,867
2020 $55 (1.1%) $07 (0.1%) $118 (2.4%) $4,476 (91.4%) $359 (7.3%) $4,835 (98.7%) $4,898
2021 $897 (17.9%) n/a $1,794 (35.9%) $3,927 (78.5%) $178 (3.6%) $4,106 (82.1%) $5,003
2022 $58 (1.0%) $01 (0.0%) $118 (2.1%) $5,191 (92.5%) $360 (6.4%) $5,551 (98.9%) $5,610

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kyrene Aprende Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 122nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 854 Middle schools
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1145947
 17.3%
African American7475
 1.4%
American Indian2823
 17.9%
Asian7341
 43.8%
Hispanic323263
 18.6%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White577453
 21.5%
Two or More Races6389
 41.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%20.8%
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Kyrene Aprende Middle School ranks 192nd of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kyrene Aprende Middle School usually go on to attend Corona Del Sol High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 947 students attended Kyrene Aprende Middle School.

Students at Kyrene Aprende Middle School are 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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