Kyrene de la Sierra School

Summary:

Kyrene de la Sierra School is an elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 514 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school is part of the Kyrene Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 288 districts in the state.

Kyrene de la Sierra School consistently outperforms the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48% for the district and 39% for the state. Similarly, in 5th grade Mathematics, the school had 56% proficiency, while the district and state had 43% and 33%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools for several years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby schools within the Kyrene Elementary District, such as Kyrene de las Lomas School and Kyrene de la Colina School, Kyrene de la Sierra School stands out as a top-performing institution. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has been able to maintain its high academic performance, suggesting it is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1122 E Liberty Ln
       Phoenix, AZ  85048-8426


(480) 541-5200

District: Kyrene Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,590 Help


Students who attend Kyrene de la Sierra School usually attend:

Middle:    Kyrene Centennial Middle School
High:    Desert Vista High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Compare Details Kyrene de la Sierra School ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Kyrene Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (21.6%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kyrene de la Sierra School is 19.9, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Kyrene Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kyrene de la Sierra School is $6,590. 14 elementary schools in the Kyrene Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kyrene de la Sierra School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kyrene de la Sierra School 125th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Kyrene de la Sierra 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 de la Sierra School

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Rank History for all students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 91.65 28th 1062 97.4%
2010 94.02 18th 1090 98.3%
2011 94.54 11th 1075 99.0%
2012 90.89 25th 1141 97.8%
2013 91.11 25th 1158 97.8%
2014 93.37 21st 1079 98.1%
2015 96.15 21st 955 97.8%
2016 96.40 16th 1079 98.5%
2017 97.57 10th 1106 99.1%
2018 96.69 12th 1109 98.9%
2019 95.92 19th 1039 98.2%
2021 95.47 39th 1226 96.8%
2022 93.09 32nd 1000 96.8%
2023 92.99 69th 1245 94.5%
2024 84.26 125th 904 86.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.15 92nd 1027 91.0%
2022 81.30 38th 444 91.4%
2023 72.07 102nd 617 83.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.79 7th 975 99.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.77 264th 1201 78.0%
2022 78.31 33rd 145 77.2%
2023 87.27 43rd 820 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.27 27th 820 96.7%
2023 79.91 131st 1116 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 12th 1023 98.8%
2019 93.72 24th 862 97.2%
2021 93.61 46th 1219 96.2%
2022 90.90 34th 824 95.9%
2023 93.14 54th 1219 95.6%
2024 78.12 91st 593 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 6th 1032 99.4%
2019 95.22 14th 850 98.4%
2021 94.93 38th 1220 96.9%
2022 86.73 59th 830 92.9%
2023 89.27 113th 1216 90.7%
2024 68.00 175th 609 71.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.87 40th 620 93.5%
2022 71.02 65th 270 75.9%
2023 64.82 89th 316 71.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.10 229th 895 74.4%
2022 60.49 125th 289 56.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.22 5th 911 99.5%
2019 94.36 25th 709 96.5%
2021 94.68 28th 1198 97.7%
2022 90.59 39th 716 94.6%
2023 91.27 54th 1170 95.4%
2024 95.86 13th 472 97.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kyrene de la Sierra School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.14 6th 720 99.2%
2019 90.93 18th 595 97.0%
2021 88.63 49th 1161 95.8%
2022 87.50 37th 800 95.4%
2023 88.34 60th 1024 94.1%
2024 72.68 102nd 477 78.6%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 12, 2023

Open Quote This is a school with a very high academic level, with excellent, well-prepared teachers who have a lot of experience. The students have a lot of work during the week, and the teachers know how to maintain their attention and discipline. The curriculum is excellent, and I see my son, who is in second grade, learning happily and consistently. In the classrooms, there is respect, cordiality, and a learning environment. The homework is well thought out, challenging the children without overwhelming them. This school also offers great extracurricular and sports activities, and the atmosphere is excellent. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kyrene de la Sierra School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 420 5 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 607 10 18 28 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 629 16 27 38 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 629 16 27 38 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 716 22 48 48 6 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 755 23 58 52 4 n/a n/a 0 892
1999 744 22 62 40 6 n/a n/a 0 874
2000 469 11 45 28 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 497 22 49 43 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 515 14 51 48 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2003 515 14 51 48 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2004 532 24 58 54 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 538 25 69 51 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 539 25 68 52 3 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 518 24 70 40 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 540 28 72 35 2 n/a n/a 0 677
2009 545 37 86 42 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2010 544 36 96 42 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 512 19 83 58 0 1 47 0 720
2012 486 21 76 75 0 2 56 0 716
2013 439 28 73 71 0 3 60 0 674
2014 405 26 65 88 0 3 55 0 642
2015 396 23 58 82 0 2 52 0 613
2016 329 20 50 83 1 2 49 0 534
2017 329 17 49 100 3 4 48 0 550
2018 338 18 42 97 2 3 47 0 547
2019 346 14 33 112 5 1 45 0 556
2020 320 17 33 95 5 2 49 0 521
2021 270 15 24 103 5 1 37 0 455
2022 291 21 33 99 5 4 45 0 498
2023 288 24 32 111 6 2 51 0 514

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 de la Sierra School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 442 21.2 20.8 n/a
1994 666 31.6 21.1 n/a
1995 713 33.0 21.6 n/a
1996 713 33.0 21.6 n/a
1997 840 40.8 20.6 n/a
1998 892 42.5 21.0 n/a
1999 874 41.4 21.1 n/a
2000 553 27.8 19.9 n/a
2001 613 30.4 20.2 n/a
2002 630 31.4 20.1 3.8
2003 630 31.4 20.1 3.8
2004 671 34.1 19.7 3.4
2005 687 35.7 19.2 4.8
2006 687 35.2 19.5 3.2
2007 653 31.4 20.8 3.4
2008 677 34.7 19.5 3.1
2009 711 38.7 18.4 3.8
2010 718 37.5 19.1 4.3
2011 720 39.7 18.0 5.1
2012 716 44.2 16.1 7.5
2013 674 34.4 19.5 8.6
2014 642 33.9 18.9 8.1
2015 613 33.0 18.5 8.6
2016 534 31.0 17.2 10.3
2017 550 28.7 19.1 13.1
2018 547 28.8 18.9 11.9
2019 556 29.1 19.0 10.8
2020 521 26.5 19.6 11.9
2021 455 25.5 17.8 n/a
2022 498 25.8 19.2 6.4
2023 514 25.7 19.9 11.9

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 de la Sierra School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 442 21.2 20.8 n/a
1994 666 31.6 21.1 n/a
1995 713 33.0 21.6 n/a
1996 713 33.0 21.6 n/a
1997 840 40.8 20.6 n/a
1998 892 42.5 21.0 n/a
1999 874 41.4 21.1 n/a
2000 553 27.8 19.9 n/a
2001 613 30.4 20.2 n/a
2002 630 31.4 20.1 3.8
2003 630 31.4 20.1 3.8
2004 671 34.1 19.7 3.4
2005 687 35.7 19.2 4.8
2006 687 35.2 19.5 3.2
2007 653 31.4 20.8 3.4
2008 677 34.7 19.5 3.1
2009 711 38.7 18.4 3.8
2010 718 37.5 19.1 4.3
2011 720 39.7 18.0 5.1
2012 716 44.2 16.1 7.5
2013 674 34.4 19.5 8.6
2014 642 33.9 18.9 8.1
2015 613 33.0 18.5 8.6
2016 534 31.0 17.2 10.3
2017 550 28.7 19.1 13.1
2018 547 28.8 18.9 11.9
2019 556 29.1 19.0 10.8
2020 521 26.5 19.6 11.9
2021 455 25.5 17.8 n/a
2022 498 25.8 19.2 6.4
2023 514 25.7 19.9 11.9

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 de la Sierra 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 $307 (3.7%) $60 (0.7%) $674 (8.1%) $6,499 (78.2%) $1,450 (17.4%) $7,949 (95.6%) $8,316
2020 $187 (3.1%) n/a $374 (6.3%) $5,668 (95.4%) $83 (1.4%) $5,752 (96.9%) $5,939
2021 $184 (2.8%) n/a $369 (5.6%) $6,244 (94.9%) $152 (2.3%) $6,396 (97.2%) $6,581
2022 $117 (1.8%) $00 (0.0%) $234 (3.6%) $6,387 (96.9%) $86 (1.3%) $6,472 (98.2%) $6,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kyrene de la Sierra School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students556514
 7.6%
African American1424
 71.4%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian3332
 3%
Hispanic112111
 0.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White346288
 16.8%
Two or More Races4551
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%11.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kyrene de la Sierra School

Kyrene de la Sierra School ranks 125th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kyrene de la Sierra School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kyrene Centennial Middle School
High : Desert Vista High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Kyrene de la Sierra School.

Students at Kyrene de la Sierra School are 56% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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