Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School promotes academic excellence by providing a quality environment that fosters relevant, lifelong learning for the community.
Opened in 1992, the school's name is from the language of the Akimel O'odham (Pima) People and means "Children of the River." Native American influences can be seen throughout the campus, including the circular form of the Native American kiva. The school was the first Kyrene school to have a networked computer system.
A distinguishing program at Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School is the Dual Language program. It provides students with literacy and content in both English and Spanish. Leaders at Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School report that students benefit both socially and cognitively, develop greater non-verbal problem-solving abilities, and gain more flexible thinking.
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School is led by six qualities of good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Its mascot is the “Rattler” to connect the school with the history and culture of the surrounding desert.
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School is a part of the Kyrene School District, one of Arizona’s leading public school districts providing excellence in education for more than a century. Kyrene has a stellar reputation for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other educational benchmarks.
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2720 E Liberty Ln,
Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Stephanie Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
44%
State Average
44%
Science
13%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
916:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
43.2%
Hispanic
28.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Black
10.4%
Native American
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/30/2014
Akimel a-al Middle School provides an amazing academic class. Their school spirit is uplifting and the students are taught not only school subjects, but also life situations. I would definitely choose this school again because of its excellence through education and life lessons.
9/30/2014
The school building, technology, and counselors are all great and helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/9/2020
We are very happy with our experiences at Akimel. They educate the whole child to be effective in every aspect of their life.
7/3/2019
This school is top notch. Great teachers and admin and office staff. I love that the adults on campus KNOW my kid (and not because he is In trouble all of the time). It’s a big school but has a small school, personal feeling. I’m excited about next year!
3/12/2018
My daughter is about to graduate form Akimel. I have nothing but good things to say about this school. It is amazing how she has grown academically, in leadership, in sportsmanship, and in terms of art. This is an amazing school where there is diversity and inclusion. They have a good mix of program...
3/17/2017
Poor communication with parents. Low state test scores in science and math. Very mediocre education provided. Terrible with addressing bullying and ensuring proper consequences to actions. Will over discipline on minor infractions and under discipline on serious infractions. Need for many improvemen...
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Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Kyrene Elementary School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 876 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $615,479. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, 91st Psalm Christian School, Arizona Cultural Academy, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School.