MARC T. ATKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,262 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Cartwright School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade learners for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student wellness. Atkinson Middle School provides various resources and programs designed to help students navigate their adolescent years, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. With a dedication to equity and student success, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Phoenix community to ensure every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Marc T. Atkinson Middle School at (623) 691-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4000
MARC T. ATKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,262 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Total Students:
- 1,262
- Teachers:
- 57.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARC T. ATKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.1%
- White
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.