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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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!
5 5/6/2020
I really enjoy going to this school.
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