Is Carson Junior High School a good school?

Carson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Arizona middle schools.

How many students attend Carson Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 922 students attended Carson Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Carson Junior High School?

Students at Carson Junior High School are 60% Hispanic, 16% White, 11% American Indian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Carson Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Carson Junior High School usually go on to attend Westwood High School

Carson Junior High School

Summary:

Carson Junior High School is a public middle school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 1,062 students. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carson Junior High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (56.97%) and Native American (11.86%) students compared to nearby schools, the school consistently performs below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 7th graders and 13% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the district's 36% and 29%, and the state's 41% and 35%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 1.2% in 2019-2020 to 5.3% in 2021-2022. Carson Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona middle schools, with a ranking of 505 out of 533 schools in 2023-2024 and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance is particularly low for several student subgroups, including Hispanic, Native American, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of Arizona middle schools. Furthermore, Carson Junior High School has a high percentage of students (69.96% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These challenges require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the underlying issues and support the success of all students at Carson Junior High School.

Detail:

Public 7-9

525 N Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201-5527

(480) 472-2900

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
524^th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,542

Students who attend Carson Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Westwood High School

Feeder schools for Carson Junior High School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
	Emerson Elementary School
	Webster Elementary School
	Whitman Elementary School
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	Whittier Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 922

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.7%

White:

16.4%

American Indian:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carson Junior High School ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.01. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.7%), White (16.4%), American Indian (11.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carson Junior High School is 16.5, which is the 2^nd best among 10 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Carson Junior High School employs 55.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carson Junior High School is $6,542. 8 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carson Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson Junior High School 524^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Carson Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 187^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carson Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	38.49	418^th	663	37.0%
2010	30.17	523^rd	692	24.4%
2011	33.47	474^th	685	30.8%
2012	36.92	521^st	772	32.5%
2013	37.16	524^th	787	33.4%
2014	31.33	489^th	690	29.1%
2015	22.67	411^th	521	21.1%
2016	19.73	557^th	677	17.7%
2017	23.11	534^th	695	23.2%
2018	27.48	492^nd	711	30.8%
2019	18.07	508^th	605	16.0%
2021	21.23	673^rd	832	19.1%
2022	10.47	571^st	605	5.6%
2023	18.33	715^th	854	16.3%
2024	10.01	524^th	550	4.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	33.43	445^th	650	31.5%
2022	4.23	209^th	211	0.9%
2023	6.94	381^st	384	0.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	196^th	606	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	22.17	158^th	178	11.2%
2021	44.07	359^th	789	54.5%
2023	15.22	352^nd	363	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.34	380^th	503	24.5%
2022	10.96	357^th	369	3.3%
2023	18.49	633^rd	717	11.7%
2024	10.07	315^th	320	1.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.32	11^th	13	15.4%
2021	32.57	172^nd	257	33.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	20.85	508^th	624	18.6%
2019	12.58	419^th	466	10.1%
2021	20.01	700^th	820	14.6%
2022	8.07	478^th	494	3.2%
2023	16.55	718^th	806	10.9%
2024	5.93	379^th	386	1.8%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.45	88^th	166	47.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.25	432^nd	617	30.0%
2019	14.20	384^th	435	11.7%
2021	25.67	606^th	818	25.9%
2022	8.69	456^th	476	4.2%
2023	17.99	698^th	810	13.8%
2024	6.17	364^th	370	1.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.36	396^th	404	2.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.17	103^rd	125	17.6%
2021	33.23	388^th	573	32.3%
2023	16.67	362^nd	400	9.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	27.08	408^th	543	24.9%
2019	19.52	328^th	387	15.2%
2021	23.67	677^th	802	15.6%
2022	11.67	378^th	392	3.6%
2023	16.19	700^th	760	7.9%
2024	10.00	321^st	329	2.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.73	34^th	62	45.2%
2019	37.57	7^th	12	41.7%
2021	33.65	256^th	390	34.4%
2023	13.70	137^th	159	13.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.00	76^th	108	29.6%

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Rank History for White students at Carson Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	27.37	328^th	436	24.8%
2019	18.27	285^th	337	15.4%
2021	33.02	552^nd	780	29.2%
2022	8.30	428^th	446	4.0%
2023	26.43	518^th	675	23.3%
2024	7.46	276^th	288	4.2%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 2, 2021

This is my son's first year at Carson and he loves it. He was nervous at first, just like any other kid going into 7th grade, but he has made friends and has gotten involved. He tells me about kids that aren't nice, but that can be found at any junior high school. I appreciate the communication from all the teachers and administrators. Everyone I have interacted with at the school seems to truly care about my son and they all seem happy to work at the school. 2 thumbs up! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 5, 2015

My child has been enrolled for two weeks; we are withdrawing. This school is great if you feel your child would benefit from the following:

1) Kids who pull down their pants in class and twerk.
2) Out of control classrooms.
3) Dry humping and making out in the hallways
4) A majority of students are disrespectful, disruptive, and use foul language.
5) vulgar t-shirts/clothing
6) Fist fights
7) Low expectations on homework.

The honor's classes are fine; if they have room for your student. The general classes are terrible because of student behavior not the teacher's. Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

SEEM TO BE A VERY GOOD SCHOOL, LOOK OUT FOR THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS. THE PRICIPLE SEEMS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING PERSON. THE STAFF SEEM TO BE ON POINT. LOT OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AND VERY DIVERSE. EXCELLENT Close Quote

Enrollment information for Carson Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1173	33	13	152	135	n/a	n/a	-106	1400
1989	1226	37	8	181	95	n/a	n/a	-111	1436
1990	1223	28	8	233	94	n/a	n/a	-129	1457
1991	1195	34	6	241	83	n/a	n/a	-104	1455
1992	1085	37	5	236	99	n/a	n/a	0	1462
1993	1018	50	15	267	136	n/a	n/a	0	1486
1994	1038	62	14	299	138	n/a	n/a	0	1551
1995	764	50	16	275	120	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1996	764	50	16	275	120	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1997	667	56	16	271	136	n/a	n/a	0	1146
1998	649	58	14	299	120	n/a	n/a	0	1140
1999	666	45	14	325	127	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2000	677	53	15	375	138	n/a	n/a	0	1258
2001	675	71	17	425	118	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2002	569	73	27	508	127	n/a	n/a	0	1304
2003	569	73	27	508	127	n/a	n/a	0	1304
2004	532	64	21	536	141	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2005	450	64	19	544	135	n/a	n/a	0	1212
2006	458	67	21	625	144	n/a	n/a	0	1315
2007	388	65	26	668	114	n/a	n/a	0	1261
2008	337	66	24	698	109	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2009	304	74	25	653	119	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2010	292	80	28	592	117	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2011	201	66	10	448	97	0	1	0	823
2012	183	48	17	454	94	0	5	0	801
2013	201	62	14	498	116	0	8	0	899
2014	206	85	21	577	134	0	3	0	1026
2015	197	63	27	568	126	0	11	0	992
2016	186	73	15	578	136	3	8	0	999
2017	229	83	9	567	146	9	13	0	1056
2018	199	84	9	567	126	11	23	0	1019
2019	200	84	7	645	127	16	25	0	1104
2020	228	84	8	645	127	13	34	0	1139
2021	197	73	5	651	147	16	34	0	1123
2022	186	82	8	633	162	21	33	0	1125
2023	187	83	4	605	126	18	39	0	1062
2024	151	73	3	550	102	12	31	0	922

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 Carson Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1400	68.3	20.4	n/a
1989	1436	71.1	20.1	n/a
1990	1457	71.8	20.2	n/a
1991	1455	70.0	20.7	n/a
1992	1462	74.0	19.7	n/a
1993	1486	72.3	20.6	n/a
1994	1551	77.1	20.1	n/a
1995	1225	70.0	17.5	n/a
1996	1225	70.0	17.5	n/a
1997	1146	64.3	17.8	n/a
1998	1140	64.9	17.6	n/a
1999	1177	64.4	18.3	n/a
2000	1258	66.5	18.9	n/a
2001	1306	69.7	18.7	n/a
2002	1304	69.5	18.8	64
2003	1304	69.5	18.8	64
2004	1294	67.9	19.1	78.6
2005	1212	69.8	17.4	84.3
2006	1315	67.9	19.4	81.7
2007	1261	69.0	18.3	70.7
2008	1234	69.2	17.8	71.5
2009	1175	68.2	17.2	65.7
2010	1109	60.0	18.4	79.1
2011	823	54.6	15.0	80.3
2012	801	45.2	17.7	84.5
2013	899	48.0	18.7	81.8
2014	1026	55.7	18.4	82.1
2015	992	55.0	18.0	74.3
2016	999	49.0	20.3	82.9
2017	1056	56.0	18.8	81.3
2018	1019	52.0	19.5	79.9
2019	1104	54.5	20.2	76.9
2020	1139	57.2	19.8	75.9
2021	1123	57.7	19.4	n/a
2022	1125	57.8	19.4	33.8
2023	1062	55.5	19.1	70
2024	922	55.6	16.5	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 Carson Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1400	68.3	20.4	n/a
1989	1436	71.1	20.1	n/a
1990	1457	71.8	20.2	n/a
1991	1455	70.0	20.7	n/a
1992	1462	74.0	19.7	n/a
1993	1486	72.3	20.6	n/a
1994	1551	77.1	20.1	n/a
1995	1225	70.0	17.5	n/a
1996	1225	70.0	17.5	n/a
1997	1146	64.3	17.8	n/a
1998	1140	64.9	17.6	n/a
1999	1177	64.4	18.3	n/a
2000	1258	66.5	18.9	n/a
2001	1306	69.7	18.7	n/a
2002	1304	69.5	18.8	64
2003	1304	69.5	18.8	64
2004	1294	67.9	19.1	78.6
2005	1212	69.8	17.4	84.3
2006	1315	67.9	19.4	81.7
2007	1261	69.0	18.3	70.7
2008	1234	69.2	17.8	71.5
2009	1175	68.2	17.2	65.7
2010	1109	60.0	18.4	79.1
2011	823	54.6	15.0	80.3
2012	801	45.2	17.7	84.5
2013	899	48.0	18.7	81.8
2014	1026	55.7	18.4	82.1
2015	992	55.0	18.0	74.3
2016	999	49.0	20.3	82.9
2017	1056	56.0	18.8	81.3
2018	1019	52.0	19.5	79.9
2019	1104	54.5	20.2	76.9
2020	1139	57.2	19.8	75.9
2021	1123	57.7	19.4	n/a
2022	1125	57.8	19.4	33.8
2023	1062	55.5	19.1	70
2024	922	55.6	16.5	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 Carson Junior High 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	$243 (2.7%)	$25 (0.3%)	$510 (5.6%)	$6,501 (71.3%)	$2,346 (25.7%)	$8,847 (97.1%)	$9,114
2020	$536 (9.8%)	$509 (9.3%)	$1,580 (28.8%)	$4,773 (87.0%)	n/a	$4,442 (81.0%)	$5,487
2021	$1,268 (19.2%)	$178 (2.7%)	$2,714 (41.2%)	$4,529 (68.7%)	$613 (9.3%)	$5,142 (78.1%)	$6,588
2022	$470 (7.2%)	$142 (2.2%)	$1,083 (16.6%)	$5,177 (79.1%)	$752 (11.5%)	$5,929 (90.6%)	$6,542

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 508^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 715^th of 854 Middle schools	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1104	1062	3.8%
African American	84	83	1.2%
American Indian	127	126	0.8%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	645	605	6.2%
Pacific Islander	16	18	12.5%
White	200	187	6.5%
Two or More Races	25	39	56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	70%	6.9%

Schools Near Carson Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (2024)			AzSCI Science (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	AzSCI Science 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
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	922	56	16.5		151 (16.4%)	73 (7.9%)	550 (59.7%)	3 (0.3%)	102 (11.1%)	12 (1.3%)	31 (3.4%)	10	524^th of 550 public middle schools	4.7%		18.3	715^th of 854 public middle schools	16.3%	191		20.0	13.0		10.0	10.0	10.0	$6,542	$470	$142	$1,083	$5,177	$752	$5,929
Kino Junior High School	Public	7-8	848 N Horne	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2400	825	45	18.5		76 (9.2%)	46 (5.6%)	629 (76.2%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (5.9%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.2%)	8	541^st of 550 public middle schools	1.6%		11.7	826^th of 854 public middle schools	3.3%	285		19.0	13.0		7.0	3.0	8.0	$6,995	$500	$39	$1,040	$6,041	$415	$6,456
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	915	64	14.2		185 (20.2%)	126 (13.8%)	449 (49.1%)	17 (1.9%)	66 (7.2%)	27 (3.0%)	45 (4.9%)	26.7	361^st of 550 public middle schools	34.4%		38.3	457^th of 854 public middle schools	46.5%	96	34.0	37.0	35.0	17.0	16.0	21.0	26.0		$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	658	39	16.8		86 (13.1%)	52 (7.9%)	428 (65.0%)	6 (0.9%)	54 (8.2%)	6 (0.9%)	26 (4.0%)	14.1	485^th of 550 public middle schools	11.8%		21.3	668^th of 854 public middle schools	21.8%	183		16.0	23.0		5.0	19.0	16.0	$8,139	$797	$35	$1,629	$6,848	$459	$7,307
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	76				37 (48.7%)	3 (3.9%)	23 (30.3%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.2%)								(n/a)			43.0						$00			$00
Poston Junior High School	Public	7-9	2433 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2100	779	44	17.7		258 (33.1%)	41 (5.3%)	416 (53.4%)	5 (0.6%)	24 (3.1%)	9 (1.2%)	26 (3.3%)	19.9	426^th of 550 public middle schools	22.5%		37.4	465^th of 854 public middle schools	45.6%	39		31.0	22.0		21.0	16.0	16.0	$7,415	$371	$57	$798	$6,292	$695	$6,987
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	338	19	17.6		139 (41.1%)	20 (5.9%)	139 (41.1%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)	66.2	149^th of 550 public middle schools	72.9%		77.6	143^rd of 854 public middle schools	83.3%	6	62.0	63.0	54.0	40.0	46.0	37.0	36.0		$00			$00
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	7-9	2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	29				2 (6.9%)	5 (17.2%)	11 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)								$15,869	$2,367	$2,205	$6,940	$6,943	$4,354	$11,297
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	673	53	12.8		63 (9.4%)	70 (10.4%)	404 (60.0%)	13 (1.9%)	95 (14.1%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	12.1	505^th of 550 public middle schools	8.2%		14.6	778^th of 854 public middle schools	8.9%	273	24.0	20.0	18.0	8.0	6.0	17.0	17.0		$00			$00
Taylor Junior High School	Public	7-9	705 S 32nd St	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1500	869	55	15.7		225 (25.9%)	34 (3.9%)	539 (62.0%)	10 (1.2%)	22 (2.5%)	10 (1.2%)	29 (3.3%)	20.7	416^th of 550 public middle schools	24.4%		31.2	535^th of 854 public middle schools	37.4%	119		29.0	22.0		26.0	14.0	17.0	$7,417	$458	$84	$1,000	$6,512	$363	$6,875

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