Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Tel:
(623)691-4000
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School serves 1,240 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School's student population of 1,240 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,240 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1672 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cartwright Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is West-mec - Central Campus (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John F. Long (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix John F. Long Grades: K-5 | 810 students
0.2 miles
4407 North 55th. Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4000 0.2 K-5 810 - Phoenix Bret R. Tarver Grades: K-5 | 765 students
0.3 miles
4308 N. 51st Avenue, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4000 0.3 K-5 765 - Phoenix Eagle College Prep Maryvale Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 279 students
0.4 miles
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)638-0820 0.4 K-5 279 - Glendale West-mec - Central Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
0.5 miles
6997 N Glen Harbord Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623)873-1860 0.5 9-12 104 - Tonopah West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School Vocational School
Grades: 7-12
0.5 miles
38201 W. Indian School Road
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623)873-1860 0.5 7-12 n/a
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