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Kyrene del Cielo School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Kyrene del Cielo School is an exceptional elementary school located in Chandler, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 658 students. As part of the Kyrene Elementary District, this school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Kyrene del Cielo School's academic performance is truly impressive, consistently outperforming both the Kyrene Elementary District and the state of Arizona in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 63% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45% for the district and 36% for the state. In 5th grade Math, the school had 64% proficient or better, compared to 49% for the district and 37% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups as well, with the school ranking among the top in the state for multi-racial, Hispanic, and Asian students.

What sets Kyrene del Cielo School apart is its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $5,520 to $8,099 over the past 4 years, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 18.3 over the past 3 years, may contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby schools in the Kyrene Elementary District, Kyrene del Cielo School stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. This exceptional school serves as a model for others to emulate, demonstrating the impact that adequate funding and resources can have on student achievement.

655

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,208

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226-7208

(480) 541-2400

District: Kyrene Elementary District

Students who attend Kyrene del Cielo School usually attend:

Middle:	Kyrene Aprende Middle School
High:	Corona Del Sol High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

Hispanic:

21.2%

Two or more races:

9.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (65% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Kyrene Elementary District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg50%

Arizona avg39%

87^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Kyrene Elementary District

117^th of 289Kyrene Elementary District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	87 of 909	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	80.9	153 of 912	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	90.8	107 of 1245	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.4	98 of 1000	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.2	103 of 1226	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	63 of 1039	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	32 of 1109	97.1%	★★★★★
2017	96.0	26 of 1106	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	91.5	73 of 1079	93.2%	★★★★★
2015	89.2	81 of 955	91.5%	★★★★★
2014	89.5	80 of 1079	92.6%	★★★★★
2013	90.4	32 of 1158	97.2%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	24 of 1141	97.9%	★★★★★
2011	93.7	20 of 1075	98.1%	★★★★★
2010	93.3	22 of 1090	98.0%	★★★★★
2009	88.8	56 of 1062	94.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	50.2	289 of 607	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	204 of 289	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	67.5	131 of 895	85.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	66.4	82 of 316	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	43 of 270	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	57 of 620	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	39.4	20 of 27	25.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.7	13 of 33	60.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.4	55 of 451	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	49.3	217 of 975	77.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	88 of 589	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	159 of 602	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	139 of 1219	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	124 of 824	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	89.9	98 of 1219	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.0	62 of 862	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	31 of 1023	97.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	41 of 496	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	75.3	105 of 486	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	89.8	63 of 1170	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	105 of 716	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	81 of 1198	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	57 of 709	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	56 of 911	93.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	76 of 549	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	78 of 556	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.1	316 of 1116	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	58 of 820	92.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	120 of 626	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	154 of 628	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	92.3	70 of 1216	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	84 of 830	89.9%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	109 of 1220	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	59 of 850	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	25 of 1032	97.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	92.6	8 of 617	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	75.7	138 of 1027	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	2 of 7	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	91.5	1 of 17	94.1%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	62.8	118 of 654	82.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	60.7	218 of 820	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	65.4	209 of 1201	82.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	71.4	99 of 465	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	90 of 486	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	89 of 1024	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	74.1	143 of 800	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	173 of 1161	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	67 of 595	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	89.9	31 of 720	95.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2023)99th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2023)88th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)85th percentile-5 vs school

Native American (2021)82nd percentile-10 vs school

Male (2025)81st percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2023)74th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2023)73rd percentile-18 vs school

African American (2023)52nd percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%+29 vs state

English Language Arts64%+24 vs state

Science58%+24 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 11, 2019

love the teachers and the fun learning environment provided by the principal. my kids are in kindergarten and I've seen them grow and learn so much in such a short time. Their classmates are especially nice too! A strong emphasis is placed on working hard and never giving up! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Kyrene del Cielo School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 N Lakeshore Dr	Chandler	85226	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-2400	655	38	17.3		353 (53.9%)	33 (5.0%)	139 (21.2%)	50 (7.6%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.9%)	87.9	87^th of 909 public elementary schools	90.4%		80.9	153^rd of 912 public elementary schools	83.2%	66	63.0	68.0	62.0				76.0	67.0	64.0				58.0		$6,208	$50	$02	$101	$6,031	$126	$6,157
Kyrene de las Brisas School	Public	PK, KG-5	777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld	Chandler	85226	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-2000	573	38	15.1		200 (34.9%)	53 (9.2%)	183 (31.9%)	20 (3.5%)	30 (5.2%)	10 (1.7%)	77 (13.4%)	64.8	285^th of 909 public elementary schools	68.6%		71.4	235^th of 912 public elementary schools	74.2%	50	45.0	52.0	60.0				40.0	42.0	62.0				58.0		$6,653	$54	$02	$110	$6,498	$98	$6,597
Kyrene de la Mariposa School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 E Knox Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-3800	415	30	14.0		128 (30.8%)	37 (8.9%)	149 (35.9%)	25 (6.0%)	24 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	50 (12.0%)	46.8	415^th of 909 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.9	358^th of 912 public elementary schools	60.7%	57	33.0	46.0	44.0				48.0	40.0	34.0				47.0		$6,914	$163	$02	$328	$6,415	$333	$6,749
C I Waggoner School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 E Carver Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-5600	417	28	14.9		179 (42.9%)	28 (6.7%)	147 (35.3%)	12 (2.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.0%)	64.6	288^th of 909 public elementary schools	68.3%		61	324^th of 912 public elementary schools	64.5%	36	55.0	61.0	42.0				50.0	56.0	55.0				37.0		$6,715	$70	$02	$142	$6,549	$95	$6,643
Kyrene Traditional Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3375 W Galveston St	Chandler	85226	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-5400	549	36	15.3		130 (23.7%)	73 (13.3%)	198 (36.1%)	53 (9.7%)	36 (6.6%)	7 (1.3%)	52 (9.5%)	60	321^st of 909 public elementary schools	64.7%		62.2	312^th of 912 public elementary schools	65.8%	9	45.0	54.0	50.0	52.0	61.0	53.0	57.0	54.0	43.0	33.0	33.0	37.0	42.0	44.0	$6,636	$00	$01	$01	$6,443	$192	$6,635
Kyrene de la Mirada School	Public	PK, KG-5	5500 W Galveston St	Chandler	85226	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-4200	583	37	15.8		242 (41.5%)	36 (6.2%)	158 (27.1%)	52 (8.9%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	79 (13.6%)	78.1	178^th of 909 public elementary schools	80.4%		69.9	251^st of 912 public elementary schools	72.5%	73	59.0	58.0	54.0				61.0	59.0	63.0				52.0		$7,681	$94	$03	$191	$7,485	$99	$7,584
Center for Educational Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 632-1940	332				198 (59.6%)	27 (8.1%)	84 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.5%)	85.1	118^th of 909 public elementary schools	87.0%		88.6	84^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.8%	34	78.0	79.0	60.0	67.0	79.0		83.0	74.0	58.0	42.0			50.0			$00			$00
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman	Public	PK, KG-6	2600 W Knox Rd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6900	565	29	19.8		206 (36.5%)	35 (6.2%)	143 (25.3%)	127 (22.5%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.6%)	87.2	92^nd of 909 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.5	146^th of 912 public elementary schools	84.0%	54	63.0	64.0	63.0	65.0			81.0	76.0	69.0	48.0			61.0		$6,799	$537	$92	$1,165	$5,997	$174	$6,170
Kyrene Digital Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	8700 S Kyrene Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 541-7000	0	15	10.4		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$5,371	$00			$5,243	$128	$5,371
Kyrene de los Ninos School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 E Dava Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 541-4600	391	32	12.1		37 (9.5%)	60 (15.3%)	192 (49.1%)	10 (2.6%)	64 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	27.9	585^th of 909 public elementary schools	35.6%		19	721^st of 912 public elementary schools	20.9%	136	19.0	48.0	32.0				22.0	41.0	33.0				27.0		$10,072	$932	$76	$1,940	$8,993	$71	$9,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Kyrene del Cielo School

Is Kyrene del Cielo School a good school?

Yes. Kyrene del Cielo School ranks in the top 9.6% of Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend Kyrene del Cielo School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 655 students attended Kyrene del Cielo School.

What schools do graduates of Kyrene del Cielo School attend?

Students who attend Kyrene del Cielo School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kyrene Aprende Middle School
High : Corona Del Sol High School

What is the racial makeup of Kyrene del Cielo School?

Students at Kyrene del Cielo School are 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 5% African American, 2% American Indian.

What district is Kyrene del Cielo School in?

Kyrene Elementary District

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