Kyrene Aprende Middle School

777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226

www.kyrene.org/apr

947 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kyrene Aprende Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in Chandler, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kyrene School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach. Aprende offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond, often featuring advanced course options, elective programs, and robust support systems to meet the unique needs of early adolescents.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive community and developing the "whole child." Students at Aprende have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help promote character building and leadership skills. With its focus on innovation, technology integration, and collaborative learning, Kyrene Aprende Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

947

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	263
Black	75
Asian	41
Two or More	89
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	3

White
453 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
263 (27.8 %)
Two or More
89 (9.4 %)
Black
75 (7.9 %)
Asian
41 (4.3 %)
American Indian
23 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
Phone:	(480)541-6200
Website:	http://www.kyrene.org/apr
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 285

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 368