Kyrene School District is a K-8 school district that serves parts of Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, and Phoenix, Arizona, as well as portions of the Gila River Indian Community within Maricopa County.
Kyrene Digital Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene Digital Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students (24-25)
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1888
School Rankings
Kyrene Digital Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
American Indian
(24-25)11%
5%
Asian
(24-25)1%
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)49%
49%
Black
(24-25)14%
6%
White
(24-25)19%
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene Digital Academy's ranking?
Kyrene Digital Academy is ranked #864 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene Digital Academy?
152 students attend Kyrene Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kyrene Digital Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kyrene Digital Academy offer ?
Kyrene Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Kyrene Digital Academy part of?
Kyrene Digital Academy is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267).
In what neighborhood is Kyrene Digital Academy located?
Kyrene Digital Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 21 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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