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Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy

4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 184 students in grades 6-8, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy's student population of 184 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
184 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy 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 Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1425 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
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White
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy's ranking?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is ranked #1425 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy often compared to?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wigwam Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
184 students attend Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy offer ?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy part of?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy located?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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