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New School for the Arts Middle School

At a glance

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

Middle 1Grades 6-8

1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281-6005·(480) 481-9235·All Arizona district rankings →

Statewide performance 2015–2023

2023: better than 63.7% of districts

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Summary:

The New School for the Arts Middle School is the sole school in this data set, serving grades 6-8 in Tempe, Arizona. With an enrollment of 88 students, the school has a diverse student population, with a majority of white students (59.09%) and significant representation from Hispanic (22.73%), Native American (4.55%), and two or more races (9.09%) students.

The New School for the Arts Middle School has seen its state-wide ranking fluctuate over the past three years, ranging from 237th to 394th out of Arizona middle schools, with a consistent 3-star rating. The school's test scores show a mixed performance compared to the state averages, outperforming in 8th grade science and 7th grade ELA, but underperforming in 6th and 8th grade ELA, as well as 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math. However, the school boasts a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention and success.

With per-student spending of $9,423 in 2018-2019, the New School for the Arts Middle School appears to be a well-funded institution, though the impact of this spending on student outcomes is unclear without further context. Overall, the school seems to be a diverse and engaged educational institution, with a mix of strengths and areas for improvement based on the available data.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
New School for the Arts Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1216 E Apache Blvd	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	New School for the Arts Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 481-9235	75				35 (46.7%)	6 (8.0%)	21 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.7%)								(n/a)	71.0	45.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New School For The Arts	0.01 mi	1	57^th
ASU Preparatory Academy	0.56 mi	13	223^rd
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital	0.56 mi	1
Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	0.6 mi	3
Tempe School District	0.96 mi	23	189^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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