- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tempe, AZ
Connolly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Connolly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040831000768
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connolly Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Connolly Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connolly Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Connolly Middle School shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 040831000768 · Tempe, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 13.8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevitt Elementary School (712 students)
Connolly Middle School shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Connolly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- Frank Elementa
Frank Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Connolly Middle School reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connolly Middle School compares
Connolly Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 20.3%
African American 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Connolly Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Connolly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevitt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connolly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connolly Middle School
How many students attend Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 984 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connolly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connolly Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connolly Middle School?
49.0% of students at Connolly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connolly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Connolly Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connolly Middle School rank among middle schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Connolly Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Connolly Middle School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students), and Fees College Preparatory Middle School (645 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.