School overview
At a glance
Reported students
334
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
17.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
McKemy Academy of International Studies: 334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about McKemy Academy of International Studies
McKemy Academy of International Studies is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in TEMPE. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Tempe School District (4258). NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.5%) and White (35.9%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking McKemy Academy of International Studies
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.9%
- Hispanic45.5%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Tempe School District (4258)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
645 reported students
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
694 reported students
Connolly Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
923 reported students
Aguilar School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
350 reported students
Curry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
366 reported students
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students