New School for the Arts Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tempe, Arizona 85281 · New School for the Arts Middle School (80985)
#61 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#8081 of 15,369 nationally
About New School for the Arts Middle School
New School for the Arts Middle School is a charter middle located in Tempe, in the New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 75 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 61st of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 75.
There are 37 schools in Tempe; New School for the Arts Middle School ranks 18th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for New School for the Arts Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New School for the Arts Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
New School for the Arts
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 9–12
173 students · 0 m away
Meyer Montessori
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
203 students · 1.5 km away
SLAM Arizona Inc.
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
59 students · 1.6 km away
Broadmor Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students · 1.8 km away
McKemy Academy of International Studies
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students · 2.0 km away
Curry Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 2.1 km away
Connolly Middle School
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 2.2 km away
Tempe High School
Tempe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students · 2.2 km away
Flora Thew Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 2.2 km away
Mcclintock High School
Tempe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,781 students · 2.2 km away
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Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
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97 students
Explore Academy - Peoria
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53 students
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
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Future Investment Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is New School for the Arts Middle School a good school?
New School for the Arts Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #61 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does New School for the Arts Middle School rank in Arizona?
New School for the Arts Middle School ranks #61 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #8081 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New School for the Arts Middle School?
New School for the Arts Middle School had 75 students in 2025.
Is New School for the Arts Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
New School for the Arts Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near New School for the Arts Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New School for the Arts Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.