Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School

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Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2620 E Liberty Ln,  Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
4.1
429 Students
A-
Niche Grade
The shooting stars serve as the mascot at Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School, encouraging students to strive to reach for the stars in order to achieve their highest potential each and every day. Located in the heart of Ahwatukee, Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has quite a full preschool program. About 500 students attend the elementary school each year, with about 33 fulltime teachers and a low student-teacher ratio. Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School is situated right next door to Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School, creating an easy transition for the older students. Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School is ranked No. 104 in Arizona Elementary Schools by US News and World Report’s annual rankings. It’s based on schools’ performances on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary 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.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeff R Williamson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
30%
State Average
31%
Math
30%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
816:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Economically disadvantaged
50.4%
Female
43.6%
Hispanic
32.7%
White
30%
Two or more races
14.8%
Black
13.1%
Limited English proficient
4.8%
Native American
4.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/18/2022
The school is great. I would have preferred 4.5 stars but 5 is fair. The teachers that we have encountered are compassionate and caring and the front office staff is also very kind. That is not to say that everything is perfect, as we have had issues regarding very very late bus drop offs and other...
5.0 parent
3/31/2021
My 3 kids went here, 2 from Kindergarten through 5th Grade, the other from 3rd grade to 5th grade. My oldest was told she had reading problems during 2nd grade while at Hudson elementary in Tempe. In 3rd Grade we permanently moved to Estrella and they put her in a K3 reading program that I did not h...
5.0 parent
2/25/2019
This is the best school my kids have been at. Everyone is so friendly and teachers are fantastic.
5.0 parent
11/19/2018
Great school first year at Kyrene and Im very impress!

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Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Kyrene Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary 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 $611,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School, Kyrene Altadeña Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School.

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