Enrollment
334
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tempe, AZ
Mckemy Academy of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Mckemy Academy of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040831003397
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckemy Academy of International Studies earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckemy Academy of International Studies has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckemy Academy of International Studies ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831003397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckemy Academy of International Studies compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckemy Academy of International Studies
Mckemy Academy of International Studies is a mid-sized middle school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 334 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) alongside Mckemy Academy of International Studies.
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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies compares
Mckemy Academy of International Studies on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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 45.5%
White 35.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Mckemy Academy of International Studies 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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies.
$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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckemy Academy of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckemy Academy of International Studies
How many students attend Mckemy Academy of International Studies?
Mckemy Academy of International Studies has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tempe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckemy Academy of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckemy Academy of International Studies is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckemy Academy of International Studies?
30.8% of students at Mckemy Academy of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckemy Academy of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Mckemy Academy of International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckemy Academy of International Studies?
Mckemy Academy of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies rank among middle schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckemy Academy of International Studies ranks #1 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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies a good school?
Mckemy Academy of International Studies earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Mckemy Academy of International Studies, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.
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