How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Connolly Middle School | Scales Technology Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TEMPE, AZ | TEMPE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 923 | 375 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 67.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Connolly Middle School | Scales Technology Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,452 | $14,452 |
| District | Tempe School District (4258) | Tempe School District (4258) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Connolly Middle School | Scales Technology Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.3% | 6.9% |
| African American | 13.8% | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.4% | 52.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Connolly Middle School | Scales Technology Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461.5:1 | 375:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.8% | 66.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.