Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)

www.mitglobalonline.org/

57 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

The Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized charter school that functions under the Roosevelt Elementary School District. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous, technology-focused educational experience, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) integration across its curriculum. By leveraging its affiliation with the Roosevelt district, the school aims to bridge the digital divide by offering modern resources and innovative instructional methods to students in the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, the Maricopa Institute of Technology prioritizes project-based learning and collaborative environments to prepare students for the demands of a modern workforce. The school emphasizes critical thinking and digital literacy, ensuring that students are not only consumers of technology but also creators. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on future-ready skills, the institute strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in higher education and competitive 21st-century career fields.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

57.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Two or More	2

Hispanic
44 (77.2 %)
Black
9 (15.8 %)
White
2 (3.5 %)
Two or More
2 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverside Elementary District (4257)
Phone:	(602)272-0006
Website:	http://www.mitglobalonline.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	57.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 28