New School for the Arts Middle School

Summary:

New School for the Arts Middle School is a public charter middle school located in Tempe, Arizona that serves 88 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population.

The school has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than the state averages, except for 7th grade ELA where the school's proficiency rate was significantly higher. However, the school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade was higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 89th out of 605 Arizona middle schools in 2018-2019 to 329th out of 854 in the most recent year, maintaining a 3-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students, and Hispanic, Native American, and multi-racial students performing relatively stronger compared to African American and special education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, New School for the Arts Middle School generally performs better than some lower-performing schools like Pat Tillman Middle School and Rhodes Junior High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like McKemy Academy of International Studies. The school's diverse student population and higher spending per student ($9,423 in 2018-2019) may contribute to its relatively better performance compared to lower-resourced schools. However, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in mathematics and for certain student subgroups, such as African American and special education students.

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Public, Charter 6-8

1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281-6005

(480) 481-9235

District: New School for the Arts Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

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Student Body

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Rank History for all students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	65.38	214^th	663	67.7%
2010	54.97	293^rd	692	57.7%
2011	57.85	266^th	685	61.2%
2012	67.78	229^th	772	70.3%
2013	71.54	193^rd	787	75.5%
2014	58.37	272^nd	690	60.6%
2015	70.53	137^th	521	73.7%
2016	53.65	259^th	677	61.7%
2017	32.74	430^th	695	38.1%
2018	52.93	281^st	711	60.5%
2019	82.29	89^th	605	85.3%
2021	43.00	394^th	832	52.6%
2022	55.78	237^th	605	60.8%
2023	51.00	329^th	854	61.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.32	199^th	650	69.4%
2023	46.64	210^th	384	45.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.10	644^th	789	18.4%

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Rank History for Female students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	49.53	264^th	624	57.7%
2019	70.20	125^th	466	73.2%
2021	42.83	402^nd	820	51.0%
2022	30.48	333^rd	494	32.6%
2023	47.99	334^th	806	58.6%

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Rank History for Male students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	40.57	410^th	818	49.9%
2022	71.28	97^th	476	79.6%
2023	66.45	216^th	810	73.3%

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Rank History for African American students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.24	386^th	573	32.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.15	509^th	802	36.5%
2023	52.48	291^st	760	61.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.55	194^th	390	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at New School for the Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.37	292^nd	436	33.0%
2021	43.30	423^rd	780	45.8%
2022	58.09	171^st	446	61.7%
2023	47.91	325^th	675	51.9%

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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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Enrollment information for New School for the Arts Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	51	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	58
2005	66	7	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	85
2006	47	6	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	71
2007	30	5	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	42
2008	56	9	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	73
2009	46	14	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	75
2010	43	11	5	8	4	n/a	n/a	71
2011	48	8	3	14	5	0	2	80
2012	46	6	1	14	6	0	0	73
2013	47	5	2	13	5	0	1	73
2014	48	7	0	18	2	0	2	77
2015	42	10	0	14	4	0	1	71
2016	47	7	1	12	3	0	1	71
2017	26	1	2	8	0	1	1	39
2018	51	3	2	14	0	0	6	76
2019	40	7	1	11	3	1	2	65
2020	46	6	0	17	3	0	7	79
2021	52	6	1	18	4	0	0	81
2022	48	2	1	22	4	0	4	81
2023	52	3	1	20	4	0	8	88

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 New School for the Arts Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	58	n/a	n/a	43.1
2005	85	n/a	n/a	27.1
2006	71	n/a	n/a	31
2007	42	n/a	n/a	11.9
2008	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	75	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	71	n/a	n/a	4.2
2011	80	n/a	n/a	0
2012	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	65	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	81	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	81	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	88	n/a	n/a	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 New School for the Arts Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	58	n/a	n/a	43.1
2005	85	n/a	n/a	27.1
2006	71	n/a	n/a	31
2007	42	n/a	n/a	11.9
2008	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	75	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	71	n/a	n/a	4.2
2011	80	n/a	n/a	0
2012	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	65	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	81	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	81	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	88	n/a	n/a	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 New School for the Arts Middle School

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	$298 (3.2%)	$00 (0.0%)	$597 (6.3%)	$6,073 (64.5%)	$3,051 (32.4%)	$9,124 (96.8%)	$9,422

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 329^th of 854 Middle schools	23.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	88	35.4%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	20	81.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	40	52	30%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%

Schools Near New School for the Arts Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (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 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	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
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	88				52 (59.1%)	3 (3.4%)	20 (22.7%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.1%)								(n/a)			43.0					$00			$00
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	334	19	17.4	35.6%	141 (42.2%)	27 (8.1%)	133 (39.8%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	68.2	131^st of 533 public middle schools	75.4%		77.6	143^rd of 854 public middle schools	83.3%	12	62.0	63.0	54.0	40.0	46.0	37.0		$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	984	68	14.5	55.9%	196 (19.9%)	150 (15.2%)	479 (48.7%)	18 (1.8%)	73 (7.4%)	18 (1.8%)	50 (5.1%)	25.6	357^th of 533 public middle schools	33.0%		38.3	457^th of 854 public middle schools	46.5%	100	34.0	37.0	35.0	17.0	16.0	21.0		$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	755	58	13.0	71.9%	57 (7.5%)	147 (19.5%)	451 (59.7%)	11 (1.5%)	46 (6.1%)	22 (2.9%)	21 (2.8%)	11.5	495^th of 533 public middle schools	7.1%		15.1	771^st of 854 public middle schools	9.7%	276	21.0	26.0	18.0		5.0	10.0		$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	789	53	14.8	63.9%	73 (9.3%)	86 (10.9%)	471 (59.7%)	12 (1.5%)	116 (14.7%)	6 (0.8%)	25 (3.2%)	11.1	497^th of 533 public middle schools	6.8%		14.6	778^th of 854 public middle schools	8.9%	281	24.0	20.0	18.0	8.0	6.0	17.0		$00			$00
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	679	41	16.5	67.9%	101 (14.9%)	50 (7.4%)	432 (63.6%)	4 (0.6%)	64 (9.4%)	7 (1.0%)	21 (3.1%)	13.4	478^th of 533 public middle schools	10.3%		21.3	668^th of 854 public middle schools	21.8%	190		16.0	23.0		5.0	19.0	$8,139	$797	$35	$1,629	$6,848	$459	$7,307
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	1,062	56	19.1	70.0%	187 (17.6%)	83 (7.8%)	605 (57.0%)	4 (0.4%)	126 (11.9%)	18 (1.7%)	39 (3.7%)	10	505^th of 533 public middle schools	5.3%		18.3	715^th of 854 public middle schools	16.3%	210		20.0	13.0		10.0	10.0	$6,542	$470	$142	$1,083	$5,177	$752	$5,929
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	212			77.8%	19 (9.0%)	80 (37.7%)	97 (45.8%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)	34.0	24.0					$9,211	$1,846	$300	$3,991	$3,780	$3,285	$7,065
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	709	49	14.3	43.9%	171 (24.1%)	93 (13.1%)	312 (44.0%)	18 (2.5%)	52 (7.3%)	5 (0.7%)	58 (8.2%)	37.9	277^th of 533 public middle schools	48.0%		49.8	344^th of 854 public middle schools	59.7%	67	44.0	49.0	31.0	25.0	36.0	17.0	$7,191	$319	$01	$640	$6,741	$130	$6,870
Ingleside Middle School	Public	6-8	5402 E Osborn Rd	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-4900	777	43	18.0	39.9%	355 (45.7%)	53 (6.8%)	297 (38.2%)	25 (3.2%)	24 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.4%)	68.9	128^th of 533 public middle schools	76.0%		79.4	131^st of 854 public middle schools	84.7%	3	58.0	57.0	40.0	47.0	52.0	50.0	$6,181	$314	$398	$1,025	$5,024	$445	$5,469

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What is the racial makeup of New School for the Arts Middle School?

Students at New School for the Arts Middle School are 59% White, 23% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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How many students attend New School for the Arts Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended New School for the Arts Middle School.

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