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Marc T. Atkinson Middle School

4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031

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Tel: (623) 691-1700

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Marc T. Atkinson Middle School serves 889 students in grades 6-8.

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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School's student population of 889 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

889 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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School Rankings

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is 0.19, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1505 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

32%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

90%

46%

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Black

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.65

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

42%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cartwright Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School's ranking?

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School often compared to?

Marc T. Atkinson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wigwam Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School?

889 students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School?

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Marc T. Atkinson Middle School offer ?

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School part of?

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is part of Cartwright Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education