Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Summary:

Kyrene Altadena Middle School is a public middle school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 962 students. As part of the Kyrene Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 288 districts in Arizona, Kyrene Altadena Middle School has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 100 middle schools in Arizona for several years.

Kyrene Altadena Middle School consistently outperforms the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona in academic assessments, with 68% of 6th graders, 71% of 7th graders, and 54% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 51%, 55%, and 41% respectively, and the state's 43%, 41%, and 35%. In mathematics, the school had 46% of 6th graders, 57% of 7th graders, and 45% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 33%, 39%, and 30%, and the state's 30%, 30%, and 28%. The school has also maintained a 0% dropout rate for several years, which is significantly lower than the state and national averages for middle schools.

While Kyrene Altadena Middle School outperforms the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona, the nearby Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School and Kyrene Aprende Middle School have lower academic performance and rankings. This suggests that Kyrene Altadena Middle School may have unique factors, such as effective teaching practices or strong leadership, that contribute to its exceptional performance. Additionally, the school's diverse student population and strong performance across different racial subgroups indicate that it is effectively addressing the educational needs of students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd
       Phoenix, AZ  85048


(480) 541-6000

District: Kyrene Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,056 Help


Students who attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mountain Pointe High School

Feeder schools for Kyrene Altadena Middle School:

Elementary:    Kyrene de la Colina School
    Kyrene de la Esperanza School
    Kyrene de las Lomas School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
22.3%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kyrene Altadena Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Kyrene Elementary District. Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (22.3%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kyrene Altadena Middle School is 22.9, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kyrene Altadena Middle School is $5,056, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Kyrene Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kyrene Altadena Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kyrene Altadena Middle School 102nd of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Kyrene Altadena Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kyrene Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kyrene Elementary District 126th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kyrene Altadena Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.92 25th 663 96.2%
2010 92.51 25th 692 96.4%
2011 93.51 17th 685 97.5%
2012 89.86 29th 772 96.2%
2013 86.36 54th 787 93.1%
2014 91.76 31st 690 95.5%
2015 88.96 40th 521 92.3%
2016 90.34 47th 677 93.1%
2017 93.13 33rd 695 95.3%
2018 92.25 39th 711 94.5%
2019 90.54 38th 605 93.7%
2021 86.34 86th 832 89.7%
2022 85.87 53rd 605 91.2%
2023 89.30 63rd 854 92.6%
2024 77.84 102nd 550 81.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.23 8th 43 81.4%
2019 57.65 5th 14 64.3%
2021 70.13 118th 650 81.8%
2022 70.80 46th 211 78.2%
2023 63.73 107th 384 72.1%
2024 28.95 16th 20 20.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.35 7th 606 98.8%
2023 76.86 21st 145 85.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.36 19th 178 89.3%
2021 62.79 103rd 789 86.9%
2023 53.09 117th 363 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.26 44th 503 91.3%
2023 71.07 132nd 717 81.6%
2024 53.89 108th 320 66.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.60 42nd 257 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.05 29th 624 95.4%
2019 88.87 32nd 466 93.1%
2021 85.44 77th 820 90.6%
2022 81.36 53rd 494 89.3%
2023 87.84 62nd 806 92.3%
2024 67.02 91st 386 76.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.06 9th 166 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.16 42nd 617 93.2%
2019 85.56 41st 435 90.6%
2021 85.19 86th 818 89.5%
2022 79.88 56th 476 88.2%
2023 88.02 62nd 810 92.3%
2024 70.96 79th 370 78.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 14th 42 66.7%
2019 55.13 13th 31 58.1%
2021 71.14 80th 404 80.2%
2022 77.44 29th 192 84.9%
2023 82.05 30th 247 87.9%
2024 57.73 13th 29 55.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.84 7th 125 94.4%
2021 55.63 162nd 573 71.7%
2022 28.14 114th 129 11.6%
2023 48.22 176th 400 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.08 15th 543 97.2%
2019 89.09 34th 387 91.2%
2021 81.11 80th 802 90.0%
2022 81.35 53rd 392 86.5%
2023 85.51 62nd 760 91.8%
2024 73.46 59th 329 82.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.65 9th 390 97.7%
2022 61.29 22nd 49 55.1%
2023 58.39 54th 159 66.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.52 30th 108 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.69 37th 436 91.5%
2019 83.82 28th 337 91.7%
2021 78.50 100th 780 87.2%
2022 75.61 54th 446 87.9%
2023 81.42 70th 675 89.6%
2024 59.95 95th 288 67.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kyrene Altadena Middle School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2016

Open Quote This ranking is a lie the administration and the teachers are horrible. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Open Quote This school is most amazing. The teachers and school officials have been so kind and caring that immediately our child felt comfortable in and out of the classroom. Learning environment itself is nurturing and unrivaled. We are so glad that our child is a student at Altadena! Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Open Quote Kyrene Altadena is one of the best schools in the Phoenix area. The physical education classes are not required, but you can sign up for them. Also, the lunches do provide very healthy foods, there are tons of salads,fruits, etc. No, Altadena is not a "lock-down" kind of school. You have misunderstood the excellance of the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Open Quote Having just moved here from out of state, I am extremely disappointed in Altadena. Our student is in the 8th grade and does not have any Physical education classes. This is in direct contrast with the requirements of the last school district where it was required everyday. This does not promote good health.
The most disturbing part of the enrollment process was when I asked to have a tour of the campus and was told "No, this is a closed campus." I even made a point of asking if the student and I could tour after or before school and this same statement was made. How disturbing.
The last point is the "Lock down" that the students have during lunchtime. What kind of an environment does this create? Good nutrition does not make up for the uncomfortable environment.
My conclusion is that Altadena is a locked-down, state funded, penetentary instead of a nurturing and caring learning environment. Is this true? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kyrene Altadena Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 728 18 36 47 3 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 793 23 43 59 4 n/a n/a 0 922
1999 883 21 61 50 4 n/a n/a 0 1019
2000 948 25 73 57 4 n/a n/a 0 1107
2001 985 36 67 48 5 n/a n/a 0 1141
2002 1017 45 76 62 4 n/a n/a 0 1204
2003 1017 45 76 62 4 n/a n/a 0 1204
2004 1005 42 89 78 6 n/a n/a 0 1220
2005 991 32 83 80 4 n/a n/a 0 1190
2006 957 33 82 79 6 n/a n/a 0 1157
2007 905 37 86 88 6 n/a n/a 0 1122
2008 860 47 97 95 8 n/a n/a 0 1107
2009 837 41 111 97 8 n/a n/a 0 1094
2010 819 57 100 100 7 n/a n/a 0 1083
2011 810 52 98 100 10 1 0 0 1071
2012 785 51 98 124 8 0 18 0 1084
2013 780 37 97 126 13 1 31 0 1085
2014 751 46 92 131 8 1 51 0 1080
2015 724 51 89 130 6 3 62 0 1065
2016 731 51 85 150 1 1 67 0 1086
2017 702 50 57 160 2 1 71 0 1043
2018 717 44 61 176 5 1 69 0 1073
2019 698 44 53 186 7 5 67 0 1060
2020 659 37 50 203 6 6 69 0 1030
2021 578 30 47 173 8 6 81 0 923
2022 593 37 47 209 10 4 92 0 992
2023 563 31 53 205 10 6 94 0 962
2024 535 30 48 204 10 4 83 0 914

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kyrene Altadena Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 832 45.4 18.3 n/a
1998 922 46.5 19.8 n/a
1999 1019 51.9 19.6 n/a
2000 1107 59.5 18.6 n/a
2001 1141 60.9 18.7 n/a
2002 1204 61.0 19.7 2.3
2003 1204 61.0 19.7 2.3
2004 1220 62.0 19.7 2.3
2005 1190 63.0 18.9 3.5
2006 1157 57.5 20.1 4.7
2007 1122 54.0 20.8 3.9
2008 1107 52.0 21.3 4.3
2009 1094 56.5 19.4 5.2
2010 1083 51.4 21.0 7.7
2011 1071 52.8 20.2 7.9
2012 1084 58.1 18.6 7.7
2013 1085 51.9 20.8 7.4
2014 1080 52.8 20.4 7.4
2015 1065 52.0 20.4 6.9
2016 1086 50.0 21.7 7.6
2017 1043 55.4 18.8 9.9
2018 1073 54.7 19.5 7.9
2019 1060 53.5 19.8 7.9
2020 1030 51.4 20.0 8.9
2021 923 47.1 19.5 n/a
2022 992 47.6 20.8 5.4
2023 962 41.2 23.3 9.9
2024 914 39.8 22.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kyrene Altadena Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 832 45.4 18.3 n/a
1998 922 46.5 19.8 n/a
1999 1019 51.9 19.6 n/a
2000 1107 59.5 18.6 n/a
2001 1141 60.9 18.7 n/a
2002 1204 61.0 19.7 2.3
2003 1204 61.0 19.7 2.3
2004 1220 62.0 19.7 2.3
2005 1190 63.0 18.9 3.5
2006 1157 57.5 20.1 4.7
2007 1122 54.0 20.8 3.9
2008 1107 52.0 21.3 4.3
2009 1094 56.5 19.4 5.2
2010 1083 51.4 21.0 7.7
2011 1071 52.8 20.2 7.9
2012 1084 58.1 18.6 7.7
2013 1085 51.9 20.8 7.4
2014 1080 52.8 20.4 7.4
2015 1065 52.0 20.4 6.9
2016 1086 50.0 21.7 7.6
2017 1043 55.4 18.8 9.9
2018 1073 54.7 19.5 7.9
2019 1060 53.5 19.8 7.9
2020 1030 51.4 20.0 8.9
2021 923 47.1 19.5 n/a
2022 992 47.6 20.8 5.4
2023 962 41.2 23.3 9.9
2024 914 39.8 22.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kyrene Altadena Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (3.9%) $60 (0.8%) $658 (8.7%) $5,694 (75.0%) $1,543 (20.3%) $7,237 (95.3%) $7,596
2020 $207 (4.2%) n/a $413 (8.4%) $4,545 (91.9%) $191 (3.9%) $4,737 (95.8%) $4,943
2021 $1,064 (21.8%) n/a $2,128 (43.5%) $3,706 (75.8%) $121 (2.5%) $3,828 (78.3%) $4,891
2022 $213 (4.2%) $00 (0.0%) $426 (8.4%) $4,669 (92.3%) $174 (3.4%) $4,843 (95.8%) $5,056

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kyrene Altadena Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1060962
 9.2%
African American4431
 29.5%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian5353
Hispanic186205
 10.2%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White698563
 19.3%
Two or More Races6794
 40.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%9.9%
 2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 914 students attended Kyrene Altadena Middle School.

Kyrene Altadena Middle School ranks 102nd of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kyrene Altadena Middle School usually go on to attend Mountain Pointe High School

Students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School are 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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