Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School

www.kyrene.org/aki

845 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School, located in the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kyrene School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for high school success. The name "Akimel A-Al," which translates to "River People" in the O’odham language, reflects the school’s deep respect for local history and community connection.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The campus is recognized for its strong sense of community, supported by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on personalized instruction. With a focus on integrating technology into the classroom and promoting social-emotional learning, Kyrene Akimel A-Al strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and innovative atmosphere for all its students.

845

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	244
Black	88
Asian	19
Two or More	92
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	4

White
365 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
244 (28.9 %)
Two or More
92 (10.9 %)
Black
88 (10.4 %)
American Indian
33 (3.9 %)
Asian
19 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

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)541-5800
Website:	http://www.kyrene.org/aki
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	845
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 6 251

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 311