Serving 915 students in grades 6-8, Connolly Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 915 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Connolly Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connolly Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Connolly Middle School?
915 students attend Connolly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Connolly Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Connolly Middle School offer ?
Connolly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Connolly Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 915 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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