Atkinson Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2007)

Serving 438 students in grades 6, 
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
19 teachers

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atkinson Sixth Grade Center.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Atkinson Sixth Grade Center?
438 students attend Atkinson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Atkinson Sixth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Atkinson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Atkinson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.

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