Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 43% 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: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De Los Cerritos 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 Los Cerritos School's student population of 396 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is 0.61, 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
#114 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Los Cerritos School's ranking?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is ranked #114 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene De Los Cerritos School often compared to?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene De La Sierra School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
396 students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offer ?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School part of?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School located?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos 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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