Atkinson Sixth Grade Center serves 438 students in grades 6.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Atkinson Sixth Grade Center?
438 students attend Atkinson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Atkinson Sixth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Atkinson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Atkinson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
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