- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tempe, AZ
Kyrene Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kyrene Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040423000334
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kyrene Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kyrene Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Middle School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Kyrene Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040423000334 · Tempe, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 15.5:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
Kyrene Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kyrene Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kyrene Altaden
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
857 students
- Kyrene Aprende
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
834 students
- Kyrene Akimel
Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School
792 students
- This school
Kyrene Middle School
759 students
- Kyrene Del Cie
Kyrene Del Cielo School
655 students
- Kyrene De La M
Kyrene De La Mirada School
583 students
What this shows Kyrene Middle School reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kyrene Middle School compares
Kyrene Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 759 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 24.4%
African American 14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Kyrene Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kyrene Elementary District (4267) reports $10,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kyrene Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene De La Mirada School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kyrene Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kyrene Middle School
How many students attend Kyrene Middle School?
Kyrene Middle School has 759 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kyrene Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kyrene Middle School?
37.0% of students at Kyrene Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kyrene Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kyrene Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kyrene Middle School?
Kyrene Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kyrene Middle School rank among elementary schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kyrene Middle School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides Kyrene Middle School, Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students), Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students), and Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students). See the Kyrene Elementary District (4267) district page for the complete list.