Mckemy Middle School (Closed 2012)
Mckemy Middle School served 780 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 780 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 51% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 74% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mckemy Middle School is Tempe High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tempe Academy Of International Studies Mckemy Campus (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Tempe Academy Of International Studies Mckemy Campus Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
0.0 miles
2250 S.college Ave
Tempe, AZ 85285
(480) 730-7101 0.0 6-8 301 - Tempe Broadmor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
0.2 miles
311 E Aepli Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-6599 0.2 K-5 665 - Tempe Tempe High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,725 student
0.5 miles
1730 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 839-0292 0.5 9-12 1,725 - Phoenix Humanities And Science High School - Tempe Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
0.8 miles
1105 East Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 650-1116 0.8 9-12 4 - Phoenix Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona Charter School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
1105 East Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(800) 762-0010 0.8 9-12 n/a
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