New School for the Arts Middle School (80985)

The New School for the Arts Middle School operates as an open, independent public charter district situated at 1216 E Apache Blvd in Tempe, Arizona. Nestled within a vibrant midsize city setting in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area, this single-school district serves an intimate cohort of 75 students spanning sixth through eighth grade. Designed specifically around the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school's enrollment is distributed across 17 sixth graders, 25 seventh graders, and 33 eighth graders for the 2024–2025 academic year, offering a tailored middle school experience within the local public education landscape.

The district's student body features a distinctive demographic balance, composed of 61 female and 14 male students. Reflecting the rich diversity of the Tempe community, the population includes 35 White students, 21 Hispanic students, 11 students identifying with two or more races, 6 Black students, and 2 American Indian students. Federal reporting data for the current cycle notes zero full-time equivalent (FTE) instruction or support staff positions assigned directly under the district entity, a metric typically reflecting shared personnel structures, contracted operations, or specialized administrative reporting methods common among independent charter networks. For families, prospective students, and education researchers, the district offers a compact, focused middle school setting rooted in Arizona's charter school ecosystem.