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Kyrene Middle School

Grades 04–08 · Middle · Tempe, AZ · NCES 040423000334

At a glance

Reported students

759

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona middle enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

482.5

Kyrene Middle School: 759 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

16.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
778
Teachers (FTE)
52.6
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1

What the reported data says about Kyrene Middle School

Kyrene Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Tempe. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Kyrene Elementary District (4267). NCES reports 759 students for 2024–25.

Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.6%) and White (24.4%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Kyrene Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.3%
Students with disabilities
13.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White24.4%
  • Hispanic43.6%
  • Black14.4%
  • Asian2.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial6.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Kyrene Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Kyrene Aprende Middle School

Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

04–088341.9 mi
Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Middle · Tempe School District (4258)

06–086452 mi
John M Andersen Jr High School

Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

06–087723 mi
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School

Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267)

04–085653.2 mi
Rhodes Junior High School

Middle · Mesa Unified District (4235)

07–095994 mi
Arizona College Prep Middle School

Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

06–089074.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Middle School

What grades does Kyrene Middle School serve?

Kyrene Middle School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kyrene Elementary District (4267).

How many students attend Kyrene Middle School?

Kyrene Middle School reported 759 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 778 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Kyrene Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 759 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Kyrene Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Kyrene Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kyrene Elementary District (4267) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Kyrene Middle School in?

Kyrene Middle School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Kyrene Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kyrene Aprende Middle School (1.9 mi), Fees College Preparatory Middle School (2 mi), John M Andersen Jr High School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.