Mckemy Middle School serves 780 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)74%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mckemy Middle School?
780 students attend Mckemy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mckemy Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckemy Middle School?
Mckemy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckemy Middle School offer ?
Mckemy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckemy Middle School part of?
Mckemy Middle School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
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