Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy vs. Wigwam Creek Middle School
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School Overview
School
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
Phoenix, AZ 85031
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
n/a
Overview
Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 782 students in grades 5-8, Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
205 students
782 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#756 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
309
Grade 7 Students
93
225
Grade 8 Students
112
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
88%
57%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
5%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%