Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Tel:
(623)691-4000
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School serves 1,262 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% 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
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School's student population of 1,262 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 0.15, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1805 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cartwright Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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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- Phoenix John F. Long Grades: K-5 | 759 students
0.2 miles
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(623)691-4000 0.2 K-5 759 - Phoenix Bret R. Tarver Grades: K-5 | 705 students
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Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4000 0.3 K-5 705 - Phoenix Eagle College Prep Maryvale Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 333 students
0.4 miles
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)638-0820 0.4 K-6 333 - Glendale West-mec - Central Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
0.5 miles
6997 N Glen Harbord Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623)873-1860 0.5 9-12 13 - 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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