Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, Connolly Middle School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Connolly Middle School serves the eastern part of Tempe, AZ, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connolly Middle School's student population of 923 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever it takes, we are college bound!
School Rankings
Connolly Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connolly Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connolly Middle School's ranking?
Connolly Middle School is ranked #1157 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Connolly Middle School often compared to?
Connolly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fees College Preparatory Middle School, Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, Mckemy Academy Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Connolly Middle School?
923 students attend Connolly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Connolly Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Connolly Middle School offer ?
Connolly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connolly Middle School part of?
Connolly Middle School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
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