Marc T. Atkinson Middle School

About Marc T. Atkinson Middle School

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is a public school located in the heart of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves grades 6-8. The school is named in honor of Marc T. Atkinson, a local educator who was instrumental in the development of the school.
Atkinson Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core classes such as math, science, English, and social studies. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of electives, including art, music, and foreign language. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
Atkinson Middle School has a strong focus on student achievement and offers a variety of support services to help students reach their academic goals. The school also provides a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, with a strong emphasis on respect for diversity.
Atkinson Middle School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students and strives to foster a positive learning environment. The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential and preparing them for success in the future.

Address:	4315 N Maryvale Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85031
Phone:	(623) 691-1700
Site:	csd83.org
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	889 students

Overview Marc T. Atkinson Middle School

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School serves 889 students in grades 6-8.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Marc T. Atkinson Middle School

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.