- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mckemy Academy of International Studies held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040831003397 · Tempe, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 17.6:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Mckemy Academy of International Studies held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mckemy Academy of International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
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
- This school 334
Mckemy Academy of International Studies
334 students
What this shows Mckemy Academy of International Studies reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckemy Academy of International Studies compares
Mckemy Academy of International Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.