McKemy Academy of International Studies

www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/middle-schools-6-8/tempe-academy-of-int

334 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

334

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKemy Academy of International Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	133
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	6

White
141 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
133 (39.8 %)
Black
27 (8.1 %)
Two or More
23 (6.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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)459-5048
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/middle-schools-6-8/tempe-academy-of-int
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 6 124

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 105