The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 51% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kyrene De Los Lagos School
Kyrene De Los Lagos School is a regular public elementary school serving preschool through fifth grade within the Kyrene Elementary District, located in the sprawling urban setting of Phoenix. The school occupies the southern portion of the city, near the base of South Mountain, a landmark that separates the Ahwatukee community from the rest of Phoenix. The area has a car-oriented street grid typical of the larger metropolitan region, and the city itself is among the fastest-growing in the country, with an economy that has shifted from its agricultural roots into technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services.
Academically, this school stands out relative to other elementary schools within Maricopa County. Its overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quarter of the county’s districts, a clear strength. On the most recent state assessments, third-grade math performance was particularly strong, while fourth- and fifth-grade math remained above typical levels as well. Reading and English language arts proficiency showed solid performance across grades three through five, with a slight dip in fourth grade. Science results for fifth graders showed roughly half of students meeting the proficiency benchmark. These figures give a picture of a school where most students are meeting grade-level expectations, and where the early elementary years, especially in math, appear to be a particular area of strength. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is diverse in composition. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white students, and smaller groups of students identifying as two or more races, Asian, Black, and Native American. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education classification, and English learner status were not available in the source materials, so a family seeking those details would need to contact the school directly. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary campus, and it is a standard neighborhood school with no charter or magnet designation.
The district that oversees Kyrene De Los Lagos passed a voter-approved override continuation in 2022, preserving funding for programs including art, music, physical education, foreign language instruction, and smaller class sizes. Public reports indicate this was a continuation of existing funding, not new spending, and these programs are likely available to students at this school as part of the district’s offerings.
Housing in the area reflects a market above state averages in both home values and rents. The cost of owning a home relative to income is elevated, and typical monthly mortgage costs are higher than the state median, while rents also run above the national typical level. The broader Phoenix region has seen rapid population growth, and this part of the city has developed as a suburban-style residential area with a mix of single-family homes and some commercial corridors.
Parents considering Kyrene De Los Lagos will find a school with consistently above-county-average test performance, particularly in early elementary math, and access to a district that has maintained enrichment programs through local voter support. The school’s setting in a large, fast-growing city means families experience the amenities of a major metropolitan area—including a major airport, cultural institutions, and extensive parks—along with the car-dependent infrastructure common to much of the region.
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