Kyrene Centennial Middle School

About Kyrene Centennial Middle School

Kyrene Centennial Middle School is located in the heart of Ahwatukee, Arizona and is part of the Kyrene School District. The school serves nearly 1,400 students in grades 6-8 and is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant education to each student. Kyrene Centennial Middle School is a leader in the district in providing innovative and challenging learning experiences. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including advanced and honors classes, a variety of clubs and activities, and a robust athletics program. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as music, art, drama, and robotics. Kyrene Centennial Middle School is dedicated to developing the whole student by providing an environment that encourages academic success, personal growth, and social responsibility. The school’s mission is to inspire and empower students to reach their highest potential.

Address:	13808 S 36th St Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone:	(480) 541-6400
Site:	kyrene.org
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	753 students

Overview Kyrene Centennial Middle School

Kyrene Centennial Middle School serves 753 students in grades 6-8.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kyrene Centennial Middle School

Kyrene Centennial Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kyrene Centennial Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.