Serving 845 students in grades 5-8, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's student population of 845 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School's ranking?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is ranked #688 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School often compared to?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
845 students attend Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School offer ?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School part of?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School located?
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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