Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kyrene De La Mirada 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 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Mirada School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kyrene De La Mirada School's student population of 568 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De La Mirada 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 De La Mirada School is 0.74, 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
#242 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene De La Mirada School's ranking?
Kyrene De La Mirada School is ranked #242 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene De La Mirada School often compared to?
Kyrene De La Mirada Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene Del Cielo School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De La Mirada School?
568 students attend Kyrene De La Mirada School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kyrene De La Mirada School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene De La Mirada School?
Kyrene De La Mirada School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De La Mirada School offer ?
Kyrene De La Mirada School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kyrene De La Mirada School part of?
Kyrene De La Mirada School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
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