C
Below Average
56/100

Connolly Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2002 E CONCORDA DR, Tempe, AZ 85282
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
915
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +2 pts, math +4 pts67th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic28%28%reading -6 pts, math -5 pts30th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -20 pts, math -24 pts20th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native27%22%reading +8 pts, math +3 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial37%42%reading -17 pts, math -8 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income29%28%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2002 E CONCORDA DR
City Tempe
ZIP Code 85282
District 0408310
NCES School ID 040831000768
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85282

Understanding the community around Connolly Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,895
Per Capita Income $41,015
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $343,000
Median Rent $1,472
Owner-Occupied 45.8%
Renter-Occupied 54.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Connolly Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.1%
White 20.2%
Black 13.8%
American Indian 7.2%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 915
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Connolly Middle School?
Connolly Middle School has 915 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Connolly Middle School serve?
Connolly Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Connolly Middle School receive per student?
Connolly Middle School receives $14,452 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Connolly Middle School in 85282 ▼
Avg Home Value
$464,870
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,555
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
54.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026