TEMPE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MCKEMY CAMPUS
Tempe Academy of International Studies McKemy Campus is a public middle school that is part of the Tempe School District (4258) school district, located in Tempe, AZ with about 301 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Tempe Academy of International Studies McKemy Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Tempe Academy of International Studies (often referred to as the McKemy Campus) is a specialized public middle school located in Tempe, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Tempe Elementary School District, the school is distinguished by its rigorous academic framework and its focus on global citizenship. It operates as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it utilizes the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) to provide a challenging curriculum that encourages students to make connections between their studies and the real world.
Beyond its academic focus, the campus is known for its emphasis on foreign language acquisition and cultural literacy, preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected global society. The school environment is designed to foster critical thinking, community service, and personal responsibility. By integrating international perspectives into core subjects, Tempe Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond, all within a supportive and inclusive community setting.
For more information, contact Tempe Academy of International Studies McKemy Campus at (480) 730-7101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7101
http://www.tempeschools.org
TEMPE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MCKEMY CAMPUS is a public school in Tempe, AZ with about 301 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tempe School District (4258)
- Total Students:
- 301
- Teachers:
- 16.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 301 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.5%
- White
- 42.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 55.1%
- Male
- 44.9%
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.