Kyrene Altadena Middle School

14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 962 students in grades 5-8, Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Kyrene Altadena Middle School's student population of 962 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
962 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene Altadena Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#227 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kyrene Altadena Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kyrene Altadena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kyrene Altadena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kyrene Altadena Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Kyrene Altadena Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kyrene Altadena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kyrene Altadena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kyrene Altadena Middle School's ranking?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is ranked #227 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene Altadena Middle School often compared to?
Kyrene Altadena 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
962 students attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kyrene Altadena Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene Altadena Middle School?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene Altadena Middle School offer ?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kyrene Altadena Middle School part of?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Altadena Middle School located?
Kyrene Altadena Middle School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.

School Reviews

5   5/23/2022
If you have an intellectually gifted student, this is where you want to send them! This school provides the challenge and support needed for an intellectually gifted student to excel. They provide a full GATE (gifted and talented education) curriculum. The GATE teachers are generally excellent. They allow your child to take math classes at Desert Vista in 8th grade if they have completed High School Geometry at Altadena before their 8th-grade year. They not only care about challenging the gifted learner but they have the processes in place to support them. As a parent of an 8th grade graduate from the Altadena program, I am very grateful that they got my child's unique needs. Don't try and make another middle school work for your gifted learner. Send them to a school that welcomes their uniqueness - Altadena!
- Posted by Parent - D. R.
5   5/6/2020
I really enjoy going to this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Teague McCarthy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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