McKemy Academy of International Studies

Summary:

McKemy Academy of International Studies is a public middle school located in Tempe, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Tempe School District, which is ranked 197 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKemy Academy consistently outperforms the Tempe School District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 6th graders, 63% of 7th graders, and 54% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 34%, 36%, and 29%, respectively, and the state's 43%, 41%, and 35%. McKemy Academy's student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Special Education students, generally perform better than their counterparts at the district and state levels.

However, McKemy Academy has seen a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to 7.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address. While McKemy Academy outperforms the nearby Fees College Preparatory Middle School and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, the performance of these schools is generally lower than the state and district averages, suggesting that the Tempe School District may need to focus on improving the quality of education across all its middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2250 S College Ave
       Tempe, AZ  85282-2252


(480) 459-5048

District: Tempe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 533 Arizona Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Compare Details McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Tempe School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details McKemy Academy of International Studies has the smallest middle school student body size in the Tempe School District. Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (39.8%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tempe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKemy Academy of International Studies is 17.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Tempe School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKemy Academy of International Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks McKemy Academy of International Studies 131st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See McKemy Academy of International Studies in the ranking list.)

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Tempe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe School District 197th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Rank History for all students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 73.97 118th 521 77.4%
2016 71.49 162nd 677 76.1%
2017 64.08 201st 695 71.1%
2018 70.15 181st 711 74.5%
2019 60.68 214th 605 64.6%
2021 60.73 252nd 832 69.7%
2022 47.76 274th 605 54.7%
2023 77.55 143rd 854 83.3%
2024 68.17 131st 533 75.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.17 157th 650 75.8%
2022 21.83 195th 211 7.6%
2023 54.88 155th 384 59.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.87 432nd 789 45.2%
2023 86.18 25th 363 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 104th 503 79.3%
2022 60.44 120th 369 67.5%
2023 62.63 186th 717 74.1%
2024 66.22 74th 314 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.28 172nd 624 72.4%
2019 55.14 190th 466 59.2%
2021 58.18 273rd 820 66.7%
2022 42.32 275th 494 44.3%
2023 71.79 179th 806 77.8%
2024 55.59 141st 379 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 175th 617 71.6%
2019 51.04 189th 435 56.6%
2021 63.13 230th 818 71.9%
2022 43.06 254th 476 46.6%
2023 78.35 124th 810 84.7%
2024 61.60 109th 356 69.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.98 70th 404 82.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.19 219th 573 61.8%
2023 62.79 107th 400 73.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.91 124th 543 77.2%
2019 58.36 122nd 387 68.5%
2021 45.15 349th 802 56.5%
2023 64.39 193rd 760 74.6%
2024 62.73 83rd 322 74.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.63 39th 390 90.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.91 6th 108 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at McKemy Academy of International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.63 131st 436 70.0%
2019 50.64 172nd 337 49.0%
2021 69.99 183rd 780 76.5%
2022 49.19 233rd 446 47.8%
2023 76.07 102nd 675 84.9%
2024 59.52 96th 273 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 29 7 1 37 4 0 6 0 84
2015 74 18 2 89 7 0 8 0 198
2016 105 20 8 120 10 0 12 0 275
2017 129 18 11 123 12 2 15 0 310
2018 127 14 9 131 7 1 12 0 301
2019 135 14 9 153 9 1 14 0 335
2020 131 19 10 167 6 1 18 0 352
2021 113 29 7 152 6 2 18 0 327
2022 133 28 6 125 6 1 17 0 316
2023 141 27 4 133 6 0 23 0 334

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 84 4.7 17.8 47.6
2015 198 10.0 19.8 41.4
2016 275 16.0 17.1 37.5
2017 310 14.7 21.0 47.7
2018 301 16.7 18.0 39.9
2019 335 15.7 21.3 39.7
2020 352 17.5 20.1 38.9
2021 327 16.3 20.0 n/a
2022 316 22.0 14.3 16.1
2023 334 19.1 17.4 35.6

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 McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 84 4.7 17.8 47.6
2015 198 10.0 19.8 41.4
2016 275 16.0 17.1 37.5
2017 310 14.7 21.0 47.7
2018 301 16.7 18.0 39.9
2019 335 15.7 21.3 39.7
2020 352 17.5 20.1 38.9
2021 327 16.3 20.0 n/a
2022 316 22.0 14.3 16.1
2023 334 19.1 17.4 35.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKemy Academy of International Studies

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $256 (3.1%) $72 (0.9%) $584 (7.0%) $6,594 (79.4%) $1,383 (16.7%) $7,976 (96.1%) $8,304
2020 $418 (5.4%) $63 (0.8%) $900 (11.5%) $6,157 (79.0%) $1,157 (14.8%) $7,314 (93.8%) $7,796
2021 $337 (3.6%) $439 (4.6%) $1,114 (11.8%) $7,099 (75.0%) $1,588 (16.8%) $8,688 (91.8%) $9,464

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKemy Academy of International Studies

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 214th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 143rd of 854 Middle schools
 18.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students335334
 0.3%
African American1427
 92.9%
American Indian96
 33.3%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic153133
 13.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White135141
 4.4%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%35.6%
 4.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended McKemy Academy of International Studies.

McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks 131st of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at McKemy Academy of International Studies are 42% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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