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Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School vs. Connolly Middle School

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School Overview

School
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
1025 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Connolly Middle School
2002 E Concorda Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Connolly Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 915 students in grades 6-8, Connolly Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
708 students
915 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Connolly Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Connolly Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Connolly Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Connolly Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1832 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1142 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Connolly Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Connolly Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Connolly Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
24%
(Top 50% in AZ)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Connolly Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
229
299
Grade 7 Students
232
283
Grade 8 Students
247
333

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Connolly Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Connolly Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Connolly Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Connolly Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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