Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kyrene Digital Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene Digital Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kyrene Digital Academy's student population of 152 students has declined by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kyrene Digital Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene Digital Academy is 0.70, 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
#847 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene Digital Academy's ranking?
Kyrene Digital Academy is ranked #847 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Digital Academy?
152 students attend Kyrene Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kyrene Digital Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene Digital Academy?
Kyrene Digital Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene Digital Academy offer ?
Kyrene Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kyrene Digital Academy part of?
Kyrene Digital Academy is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Digital Academy located?
Kyrene Digital Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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