Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De La Sierra 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 De La Sierra School's student population of 494 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De La Sierra School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene De La Sierra School is 0.64, 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
#43 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
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 Sierra School's ranking?
Kyrene De La Sierra School is ranked #43 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De La Sierra School?
494 students attend Kyrene De La Sierra School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kyrene De La Sierra School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene De La Sierra School?
Kyrene De La Sierra School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De La Sierra School offer ?
Kyrene De La Sierra School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kyrene De La Sierra School part of?
Kyrene De La Sierra School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene De La Sierra School located?
Kyrene De La Sierra 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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