Serving 184 students in grades 6-8, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy's student population of 184 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
90%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy's ranking?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is ranked #1425 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy often compared to?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wigwam Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
184 students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy offer ?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy part of?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy located?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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