Tempe School District

The Tempe School District in Arizona consists of 23 schools, including 19 elementary schools and 4 middle schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 197 out of 288 in Arizona and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as performing well above the district and state averages. Ward Traditional Academy, a K-8 school, ranks 35th out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. Rover Elementary School and Broadmor Elementary School also perform well, ranking in the top 35% and 45% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively. At the middle school level, McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks 131st out of 533 Arizona middle schools and has a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, with some schools struggling to meet state proficiency standards. The district's online school, Tempe Elementary Online Community, has particularly high dropout rates and low test scores compared to the brick-and-mortar schools. Addressing these disparities and understanding the factors contributing to the differences in school performance will be crucial for the Tempe School District to improve outcomes for all students.