Connolly Middle School

2002 E CONCORDA DR
TEMPE, AZ 85282

www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/middle-schools-6-8/connolly-middle-scho

984 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Connolly Middle School, located in Tempe, Arizona, serves the local community as part of the Tempe Elementary School District. Situated on East Concorda Drive, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also fostering personal growth and social development during a critical transitional period in a student’s life.

Beyond the classroom, Connolly Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities and student support services. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to preparing its students for success in future academic endeavors. By leveraging its resources and local partnerships, Connolly strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop the skills necessary to become active, responsible members of their community.

984

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Connolly Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	479
Black	150
Asian	18
Two or More	50
American Indian	73
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
479 (48.7 %)
White
196 (19.9 %)
Black
150 (15.2 %)
American Indian
73 (7.4 %)
Two or More
50 (5.1 %)
Asian
18 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.8 %)

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:	Tempe School District (4258)
Phone:	(480)967-8933
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/middle-schools-6-8/connolly-middle-scho
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 6 303

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 342