- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040168002005
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168002005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040168002005 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 18.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school 205
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
205 students
What this shows Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy compares
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is a growing 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 29% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,949
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
White 4.9%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
How many students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy has 205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
62.5% of students at Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.