Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy

www.csd83.org/Atkinson

205 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marc T. Atkinson Middle School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Cartwright School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade learners for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student wellness. Atkinson Middle School provides various resources and programs designed to help students navigate their adolescent years, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. With a dedication to equity and student success, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Phoenix community to ensure every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

205

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	181
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
181 (88.3%)
White
10 (4.9%)
Black
8 (3.9%)
Two or More
4 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Phone:	(623)691-1700
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/Atkinson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 93

Grade 8 112