The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 64% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kyrene De La Sierra School
Kyrene de la Sierra School is a regular public elementary school in Phoenix, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Kyrene Elementary District, a system whose voters approved a funding override continuation in 2022, maintaining support for art, music, physical education, foreign languages, and smaller class sizes. The school is located in the sprawling urban environment of Phoenix, a fast-growing city with a car-oriented layout and a diversified economy centered on technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services.
Academically, this school delivers strong results. On Arizona’s state assessments for the 2024-25 school year, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts fell in a range that placed the school’s overall performance in the top quarter of districts across Maricopa County. In some grade levels, particularly fourth-grade ELA, the share of students meeting proficiency benchmarks was notably high. Science results for fifth graders also showed a solid level of attainment. These numbers suggest a school where instruction is producing consistent outcomes across the elementary grades. Because the school does not serve grades beyond fifth, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available in the sources reviewed.
The school’s enrollment profile is that of a moderately sized elementary. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with a majority of students identified as white, followed by a substantial Hispanic presence, and smaller shares of students who are Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American. Data on economic disadvantage, such as free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, was not reported, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent seeking a fuller picture of the school’s support structures and resource allocation may want to ask the school directly about these areas.
The housing market in the immediate area is expensive relative to state and national benchmarks. Homes in the zip code carry a value well above the typical Arizona home, and rents are similarly elevated. This positions the school within a neighborhood that commands a premium for housing, which often correlates with higher local spending on schools and stronger community engagement. Mortgage rates at the time of this account were near the historical norm after a period of increases, and the broader Phoenix economy remains active, with an unemployment rate typical of a healthy job market.
The Kyrene Elementary District’s 2022 override continuation underscores a community pattern of voting to preserve enrichment programs that many families value in an elementary setting. The school itself did not have detailed staffing, discipline, or course access data available in the sources, so a family considering this school should verify class sizes, special education services, and after-school offerings through the school’s own communications.
Overall, Kyrene de la Sierra School presents as a performing elementary in a high-cost Phoenix neighborhood, with academic results that stand out among Maricopa County schools. The absence of data on certain student support areas is the main gap in the public record, but the proficiency outcomes and the district’s demonstrated commitment to arts and smaller classes give a parent a clear starting point for further inquiry.
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