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New School For The Arts Middle School

1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tel: (480) 481-9235
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New School For The Arts Middle School serves 81 students in grades 6-8.
New School For The Arts 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New School For The Arts Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

New School For The Arts Middle School's student population of 81 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
81 students
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School Rankings

New School For The Arts 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 New School For The Arts Middle School is 0.54, 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
#946 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
46%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
64%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
New School For The Arts Middle School (80985) School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New School For The Arts Middle School's ranking?

New School For The Arts Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend New School For The Arts Middle School?

81 students attend New School For The Arts Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of New School For The Arts Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does New School For The Arts Middle School offer ?

New School For The Arts Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is New School For The Arts Middle School part of?

New School For The Arts Middle School is part of New School For The Arts Middle School (80985) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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