How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy | Sunset School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 205 | 739 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.5% | 58.9% |
| 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 | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy | Sunset School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,285 | $16,285 |
| District | Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | Cartwright Elementary District (4282) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy | Sunset School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| African American | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.3% | 91.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy | Sunset School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 205:1 | 369.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 46.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 14 |
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.