C
Below Average
58/100

Fees College Preparatory Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1600 E WATSON DR, Tempe, AZ 85283
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
A
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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
673
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% 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 −22 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 proficiency25% (−18 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 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
White47%47%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts38th percentile (list)
Black8%12%reading -22 pts, math -13 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic24%27%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%17%reading +3 pts, math -2 pts47th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%35%reading -29 pts, math -15 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income20%23%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts15th 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 1600 E WATSON DR
City Tempe
ZIP Code 85283
District 0408310
NCES School ID 040831001107
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85283

Understanding the community around Fees College Preparatory Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,645
Per Capita Income $42,312
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $363,600
Median Rent $1,492
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fees College Preparatory Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.0%
American Indian 14.1%
Black 10.4%
White 9.4%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 673
Teachers (FTE) 52.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School has a Repit School Score of 58 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 Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School has 673 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Fees College Preparatory Middle School serve?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fees College Preparatory Middle School receive per student?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School receives $14,452 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
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Avg Home Value
$452,842
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,567
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
52.6%

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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