Kyrene Centennial Middle School

www.kyrene.org/cen

648 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kyrene Centennial Middle School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Kyrene School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to high educational standards, offering a robust curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and advanced learning opportunities designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Centennial Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and inclusivity. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, student clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong peer relationships. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student-centered support, Kyrene Centennial strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where middle schoolers are encouraged to think critically, collaborate effectively, and grow as responsible citizens.

648

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	254
Black	135
Asian	16
Two or More	61
American Indian	49
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
254 (39.2 %)
Black
135 (20.8 %)
White
130 (20.1 %)
Two or More
61 (9.4 %)
American Indian
49 (7.6 %)
Asian
16 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)541-6400
Website:	http://www.kyrene.org/cen
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 6 195

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 227