Summary:
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is a public middle school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 962 students. As part of the Kyrene Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 288 districts in Arizona, Kyrene Altadena Middle School has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 100 middle schools in Arizona for several years.
Kyrene Altadena Middle School consistently outperforms the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona in academic assessments, with 68% of 6th graders, 71% of 7th graders, and 54% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 51%, 55%, and 41% respectively, and the state's 43%, 41%, and 35%. In mathematics, the school had 46% of 6th graders, 57% of 7th graders, and 45% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 33%, 39%, and 30%, and the state's 30%, 30%, and 28%. The school has also maintained a 0% dropout rate for several years, which is significantly lower than the state and national averages for middle schools.
While Kyrene Altadena Middle School outperforms the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona, the nearby Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School and Kyrene Aprende Middle School have lower academic performance and rankings. This suggests that Kyrene Altadena Middle School may have unique factors, such as effective teaching practices or strong leadership, that contribute to its exceptional performance. Additionally, the school's diverse student population and strong performance across different racial subgroups indicate that it is effectively addressing the educational needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
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Detail:
Public 5-8
District:
Kyrene Elementary District
SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 533 Arizona Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,056
Students who attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Kyrene Altadena Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3
Number of students: 962
Racial breakdown:
White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
21.3%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Asian:
5.5%
African American:
3.2%
American Indian:
1.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.9%
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