Summary:
The 85282 zip code area in Tempe, Arizona is home to two middle schools - Connolly Middle School and McKemy Academy of International Studies. Based on the available data, McKemy Academy appears to be the standout school, consistently outperforming Connolly Middle across key academic metrics.
McKemy Academy boasts significantly higher proficiency rates than Connolly Middle in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with 68% of 6th graders proficient in ELA compared to just 27% at Connolly. In Math, 44% of 6th graders at McKemy were proficient versus 14% at Connolly. McKemy Academy also ranks much higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing in the top 20% of Arizona middle schools in recent years.
While both schools have similar dropout rates of 5.2%, McKemy Academy spends slightly less per student ($9,464 vs. $10,529 at Connolly) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (17.6 vs. 14.2). The data suggests there may be meaningful differences in the quality of education, resources, or student populations between the two schools that contribute to McKemy Academy's superior academic performance. Further analysis of the underlying factors could provide valuable insights to the Tempe School District and inform efforts to improve educational equity across all its schools.
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