Enrollment
923
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connolly Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connolly Middle School
Connolly Middle School is a large middle school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 923 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 923 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students) alongside Connolly Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Connolly Middle School compares
Connolly Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Connolly Middle School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Connolly Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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