The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Math. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kyrene De La Paloma School
Kyrene de la Paloma School is an elementary school in Chandler serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Kyrene Elementary District. It sits in a large, fast-growing Phoenix suburb that has become a major technology and semiconductor hub, anchored by employers such as Intel, Wells Fargo, and Northrop Grumman. The city is car-oriented, defined by freeway corridors, master-planned subdivisions, and a historic downtown core that dates to the original townsite. Housing in the school’s ZIP code reflects a market typical for the area: home values are above the national median and have softened slightly in the past year, while rents have also edged down.
The school’s student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education, and English learner status were not available from the state, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and the share of students who qualify for them.
Academically, Kyrene de la Paloma School’s overall proficiency across tested grades and subjects sits above the midpoint among elementary schools in Maricopa County’s districts, which is a solid position for a school of its type. The results vary by grade and subject. In reading, fourth graders posted a noticeably stronger result than third and fifth graders, who were below the midpoint. In math, fourth graders again showed a stronger performance, while third and fifth graders were mid-range. Fifth-grade science results fall in a similar middle band. There is no multi-year trend available because the data covers only a single school year, so families cannot yet see whether performance is improving or declining.
Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate, and the academic measures are limited to the state assessments given in those grades. The school does not offer high school pathways, AP, or career programs; those would be found in the middle and high schools students move to within the Kyrene Elementary District.
Parents may want to look into the dip in third-grade reading proficiency, as early literacy is a strong predictor of later success. The district passed a voter-approved override continuation in 2022 that maintains funding for art, music, physical education, foreign languages, and smaller class sizes across its schools. That means Kyrene de la Paloma School likely offers these enrichments, which can be a draw for families seeking a broad elementary experience beyond core academics.
Chandler’s growth context is notable. The city has added substantial population over the past two decades, and the tech sector continues to expand along the Price Road Corridor. This has brought many families to the area and kept housing demand strong, though recent market data show slight cooling. The school’s location in a larger district means it draws from a stable residential area, and the override funding provides a buffer against budget cuts that have affected some other Arizona districts.
Overall, Kyrene de la Paloma School presents as a middle-range elementary school in a well-resourced suburban district with above-average community income and employment. Its test results are mixed by grade and subject, with a clear strength in fourth grade and soft spots in third-grade reading and fifth-grade math and reading. Families considering the school should weigh the enrichment programs funded by the override and the district’s stable financial picture against the uneven early literacy outcomes. The missing data on student support populations makes it harder to assess how well the school serves all its learners, so a direct conversation with staff would be valuable for parents with children who might need additional services.
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