Is McKemy Academy of International Studies a good school?

McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks 149 th of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McKemy Academy of International Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended McKemy Academy of International Studies.

What is the racial makeup of McKemy Academy of International Studies?

Students at McKemy Academy of International Studies are 41% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

McKemy Academy of International Studies

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McKemy Academy of International Studies is a public middle school located in Tempe, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Tempe School District, which is ranked 197 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKemy Academy consistently outperforms the Tempe School District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 6th graders, 63% of 7th graders, and 54% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 34%, 36%, and 29%, respectively, and the state's 43%, 41%, and 35%. McKemy Academy's student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Special Education students, generally perform better than their counterparts at the district and state levels.

However, McKemy Academy has seen a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to 7.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address. While McKemy Academy outperforms the nearby Fees College Preparatory Middle School and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, the performance of these schools is generally lower than the state and district averages, suggesting that the Tempe School District may need to focus on improving the quality of education across all its middle schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2250 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282-2252

(480) 459-5048

District: Tempe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

41.1%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Compare Details McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Tempe School District! (See more...)

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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Compare Details McKemy Academy of International Studies has the smallest middle school student body size in the Tempe School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.1%), White (41.1%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKemy Academy of International Studies is 17.6, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Tempe School District! (See more...)

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SchoolDigger ranks McKemy Academy of International Studies 149^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See McKemy Academy of International Studies in the ranking list.)

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Tempe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe School District 205^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2015	73.97	118^th	521	77.4%
2016	71.49	162^nd	677	76.1%
2017	64.08	201^st	695	71.1%
2018	70.15	181^st	711	74.5%
2019	60.68	214^th	605	64.6%
2021	60.73	252^nd	832	69.7%
2022	47.76	274^th	605	54.7%
2023	77.55	143^rd	854	83.3%
2024	66.18	149^th	550	72.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	65.17	157^th	650	75.8%
2022	21.83	195^th	211	7.6%
2023	54.88	155^th	384	59.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.87	432^nd	789	45.2%
2023	86.18	25^th	363	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.77	104^th	503	79.3%
2022	60.44	120^th	369	67.5%
2023	62.63	186^th	717	74.1%
2024	64.66	82^nd	320	74.4%

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Rank History for Female students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.28	172^nd	624	72.4%
2019	55.14	190^th	466	59.2%
2021	58.18	273^rd	820	66.7%
2022	42.32	275^th	494	44.3%
2023	71.79	179^th	806	77.8%
2024	54.14	146^th	386	62.2%

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Rank History for Male students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	65.68	175^th	617	71.6%
2019	51.04	189^th	435	56.6%
2021	63.13	230^th	818	71.9%
2022	43.06	254^th	476	46.6%
2023	78.35	124^th	810	84.7%
2024	59.13	123^rd	370	66.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.98	70^th	404	82.7%

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Rank History for African American students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.19	219^th	573	61.8%
2023	62.79	107^th	400	73.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	66.91	124^th	543	77.2%
2019	58.36	122^nd	387	68.5%
2021	45.15	349^th	802	56.5%
2023	64.39	193^rd	760	74.6%
2024	64.78	87^th	329	73.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.63	39^th	390	90.0%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.91	6^th	108	94.4%

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Rank History for White students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	66.63	131^st	436	70.0%
2019	50.64	172^nd	337	49.0%
2021	69.99	183^rd	780	76.5%
2022	49.19	233^rd	446	47.8%
2023	76.07	102^nd	675	84.9%
2024	54.91	116^th	288	59.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	29	7	1	37	4	0	6	84
2015	74	18	2	89	7	0	8	198
2016	105	20	8	120	10	0	12	275
2017	129	18	11	123	12	2	15	310
2018	127	14	9	131	7	1	12	301
2019	135	14	9	153	9	1	14	335
2020	131	19	10	167	6	1	18	352
2021	113	29	7	152	6	2	18	327
2022	133	28	6	125	6	1	17	316
2023	141	27	4	133	6	0	23	334
2024	139	20	4	139	11	0	25	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	84	4.7	17.8	47.6
2015	198	10.0	19.8	41.4
2016	275	16.0	17.1	37.5
2017	310	14.7	21.0	47.7
2018	301	16.7	18.0	39.9
2019	335	15.7	21.3	39.7
2020	352	17.5	20.1	38.9
2021	327	16.3	20.0	n/a
2022	316	22.0	14.3	16.1
2023	334	19.1	17.4	35.6
2024	338	19.1	17.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	84	4.7	17.8	47.6
2015	198	10.0	19.8	41.4
2016	275	16.0	17.1	37.5
2017	310	14.7	21.0	47.7
2018	301	16.7	18.0	39.9
2019	335	15.7	21.3	39.7
2020	352	17.5	20.1	38.9
2021	327	16.3	20.0	n/a
2022	316	22.0	14.3	16.1
2023	334	19.1	17.4	35.6
2024	338	19.1	17.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$256 (3.1%)	$72 (0.9%)	$584 (7.0%)	$6,594 (79.4%)	$1,383 (16.7%)	$7,976 (96.1%)	$8,304
2020	$418 (5.4%)	$63 (0.8%)	$900 (11.5%)	$6,157 (79.0%)	$1,157 (14.8%)	$7,314 (93.8%)	$7,796
2021	$337 (3.6%)	$439 (4.6%)	$1,114 (11.8%)	$7,099 (75.0%)	$1,588 (16.8%)	$8,688 (91.8%)	$9,464

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 143^rd of 854 Middle schools	18.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	334	0.3%
African American	14	27	92.9%
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	153	133	13.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	135	141	4.4%
Two or More Races	14	23	64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	35.6%	4.1%

Schools Near McKemy Academy of International Studies

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)			AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
McKemy Academy of International Studies	Public	6-8	2250 S College Ave	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 459-5048	338	19	17.6		139 (41.1%)	20 (5.9%)	139 (41.1%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)	66.2	149^th of 550 public middle schools	72.9%		77.6	143^rd of 854 public middle schools	83.3%	6			62.0	63.0	54.0	40.0	46.0	37.0	36.0		$00			$00
New School for the Arts Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1216 E Apache Blvd	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	New School for the Arts Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 481-9235	76				37 (48.7%)	3 (3.9%)	23 (30.3%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.2%)								(n/a)					43.0						$00			$00
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 S Beck Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 966-7114	708	55	12.8		48 (6.8%)	135 (19.1%)	433 (61.2%)	6 (0.8%)	47 (6.6%)	18 (2.5%)	21 (3.0%)	11.4	514^th of 550 public middle schools	6.5%		15.1	771^st of 854 public middle schools	9.7%	257			21.0	26.0	18.0		5.0	10.0	11.0		$00			$00
Connolly Middle School	Public	6-8	2002 E Concorda Dr	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 967-8933	915	64	14.2		185 (20.2%)	126 (13.8%)	449 (49.1%)	17 (1.9%)	66 (7.2%)	27 (3.0%)	45 (4.9%)	26.7	361^st of 550 public middle schools	34.4%		38.3	457^th of 854 public middle schools	46.5%	96			34.0	37.0	35.0	17.0	16.0	21.0	26.0		$00			$00
Fees College Preparatory Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 E Watson Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 897-6063	673	53	12.8		63 (9.4%)	70 (10.4%)	404 (60.0%)	13 (1.9%)	95 (14.1%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	12.1	505^th of 550 public middle schools	8.2%		14.6	778^th of 854 public middle schools	8.9%	273			24.0	20.0	18.0	8.0	6.0	17.0	17.0		$00			$00
South Valley Prep and Arts School	Public, Charter	5-8	4039 E Raymond St Ste 3	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	South Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	228				17 (7.5%)	83 (36.4%)	112 (49.1%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)			34.0	24.0						$9,211	$1,846	$300	$3,991	$3,780	$3,285	$7,065
Rhodes Junior High School	Public	7-9	1860 S Longmore	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2300	658	39	16.8		86 (13.1%)	52 (7.9%)	428 (65.0%)	6 (0.9%)	54 (8.2%)	6 (0.9%)	26 (4.0%)	14.1	485^th of 550 public middle schools	11.8%		21.3	668^th of 854 public middle schools	21.8%	183				16.0	23.0		5.0	19.0	16.0	$8,139	$797	$35	$1,629	$6,848	$459	$7,307
Kyrene Middle School	Public	5-8	1050 E Carver Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-6600	725	43	16.8		173 (23.9%)	99 (13.7%)	312 (43.0%)	18 (2.5%)	64 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (7.9%)	36.2	301^st of 550 public middle schools	45.3%		49.8	344^th of 854 public middle schools	59.7%	43			44.0	49.0	31.0	25.0	36.0	17.0	22.0	$7,191	$319	$01	$640	$6,741	$130	$6,870
Carson Junior High School	Public	7-9	525 N Westwood	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2900	922	56	16.5		151 (16.4%)	73 (7.9%)	550 (59.7%)	3 (0.3%)	102 (11.1%)	12 (1.3%)	31 (3.4%)	10	524^th of 550 public middle schools	4.7%		18.3	715^th of 854 public middle schools	16.3%	191				20.0	13.0		10.0	10.0	10.0	$6,542	$470	$142	$1,083	$5,177	$752	$5,929
Wilson Elementary School	Public	4-8	2929 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Wilson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 683-2400	511	29	17.6		10 (2.0%)	50 (9.8%)	439 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	14.7	478^th of 550 public middle schools	13.1%		17.4	736^th of 854 public middle schools	13.8%	258	20.0	11.0	13.0	22.0			23.0	14.0		$21,264	$3,602	$1,976	$9,180	$12,754	$2,932	$15,686

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