Serving 725 students in grades 5-8, Kyrene Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kyrene Middle School's student population of 725 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene Middle School is 0.73, 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
#992 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene Middle School's ranking?
Kyrene Middle School is ranked #992 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene Middle School often compared to?
Kyrene Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fees College Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Middle School?
725 students attend Kyrene Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kyrene Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kyrene Middle School?
Kyrene Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene Middle School offer ?
Kyrene Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kyrene Middle School part of?
Kyrene Middle School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Middle School located?
Kyrene Middle School is located in the Sandahl neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Sandahl.
School Reviews
4 11/2/2018
Kyrene Middle school is making lots of good changes. New staff, new plans for solving some of the problems that changed this from a top school to a struggling school. As a former student, I still recommend KMS as a great place to go, especially now that they've added more music and language classes (like Mandarin). There are great teachers that care a lot, and it is becoming a really good school again.
1 6/10/2017
do not send your child to this school!!! This year i graduated and i'm so relieved. This was also my first year there. I was bullied and i've never had a problem with bullying until i went to this school. None of the teachers did anything about it and sometimes I would be the one being punished for it because " i didn't tell a teacher". I now have anxiety thanks to the bullying i have received. DO NOT GO TO KMS!
5 7/4/2011
I am a student of kms! And I absolutely love this school. I always look forward to going back to school. They have an awesome Principal who knows how to run the school and also knows how to have fun. There are awesome teachers. They are always there to help and talk to. When you get in trouble they disiplin you by sending you to I.S.I. Which is a place where they send you when your bad. They dont let you talk to know one or they will call your parents orrrr... A.S.D (After school detention). This school is strict but is always a fun place to come back to. FUN fieldtrips!! This school I would recommend to anyone. I absolutely love this school!
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