Kyrene Altadena Middle School, a public middle school in Ahwatukee catering to sixth, seventh and eighth grades, is centered around inspiring leadership in the classroom and the community.
As a Kindness Certified School and National Junior Honor Society member, Kyrene Altadena Middle School dually values academics and community stewardship. A prominent program is LEAD, a whole-school transformation process that teaches 21st century leadership, life skills, and creates a culture of student empowerment.
Offering numerous after school activities and clubs, students at Kyrene Altadena Middle School have a lot to keep them occupied and on the go. Just a few of these activities include student council, drama club, National Junior Honor Society, and more.
With a population just over 1,000, Kyrene Altadena Middle School is ranked No. 21 on US News and World Report’s Best Arizona Middle Schools. It consistently ranks above average for reading and math proficiency with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1.
Kyrene Altadena 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 an outstanding reputation for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other educational benchmarks.
Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
14620 S Desert Foothills Pky,
Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
26%
State Average
44%
Science
11%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
921:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
58.5%
Hispanic
21.3%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Black
3.2%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2019
A very good school with welcoming teachers gives you a great start to what middle school is like. The food is delicious and the cafeteria is cleaned regularly. The teachers are very helpful if you need anything but sometimes it's your responsibility to have the appropriate resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/18/2023
Doesn’t have good teachers or learning system and doesn’t take care of bullying and doesn’t pay attention to mental health.
5/29/2022
The GATE program is phenomenal at this school. My 6th grader is engaged, challenged, and thriving. Her teachers are stellar, and she loves the school.Our only complaint is that there isn't much in the way of extracurriculars if you aren't an athlete. They cut the dance team, and the school musical a...
5/19/2022
If you have an intellectually gifted student, this is where you want to send them! This school provides the challenge and support needed for an intellectually gifted student to excel. They provide a full GATE (gifted and talented education) curriculum. The GATE teachers are generally excellent. They...
4/13/2022
Don't send your kids here. The needs of the students are often overshadowed by the school's want to be an "A+ school of excellence", and this school fosters hatred among its students. The community is toxic, the kids are often privileged and out of control. The school pays little attention to the ki...
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List Price Range
$305K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
243
Average Home Value
$613,206
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,174 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.6%
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Parks in this Area
Lakewood Playground
- Fishing
- Trails
- Playground
Sun Ray Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Desert Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vista Canyon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Western Star Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Mountain Vista Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Pecos Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Football
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Kyrene Altadeña 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 992 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Kyrene Altadeña Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $613,206. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School, Kyrene Centennial Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kyrene Altadeña Middle School.