Opened next door to John J. Curry Elementary in 1972, Connolly Middle School is a public school serving about 1,000 students in sixth through eighth grade in the Tempe School District.
As an A+ School of Excellence and one of the district’s National AVID Demonstration Schools, Connolly embraces a mission to prepare all of its students for college and work in the 21st century. Through AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, Connolly students can participate in weekly team-building activities and occasional field trips to colleges and universities, among other career-focused opportunities.
Outside of a core curriculum, students can gain fitness in physical education, take the stage in theater or dance, or explore music in band, orchestra, choir, mariachi, piano, or guitar. Active Connolly Crusaders also can compete in a field of interscholastic seasonal sports, including baseball, basketball, coed cross country, coed flag football, coed soccer, softball, spiritline, and volleyball.
When it comes to school clubs, students can build leadership skills in student council and National Junior Honor Society, or capture their memories for a lifetime via Yearbook Club. And through an after-school care program students also can work on STEM projects, dabble in arts or cooking classes, or dedicate time to homework, among other activities — to make the most of every day at Connolly Middle School.
Connolly Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2002 E Concorda Dr,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Elementary Schools
School Details
Head of School
Denise Dunwoody
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
25%
State Average
31%
Math
68%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
544:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Economically disadvantaged
66.9%
Male
50.7%
Hispanic
50.4%
Female
49.3%
White
20.3%
Black
13.8%
Limited English proficient
13.6%
Native American
5.3%
Two or more races
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
Asian
2.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/13/2025
There are better examples of schools that are more well rounded, educated and student-focused in Tempe. I would not suggest this school to anyone that cares for their child. Everything from teachers attitudes, student mental and physical health to such a simple thing as a healthy lunch. This is only...
2/3/2022
I don't even want to give this school a star. I do not like this school one bit. My son first year of school he was being bullied. I went up the school to talk to about what they were going to do. Instead of them fixing the problem all of a sudden, the teacher started having issues with my son. My s...
2/26/2019
Other students are a problem at this school.It must be the area of this school's location.....
7/9/2018
This school needs all fixing. Litterally shut it down already.
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Connolly Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Tempe, AZ and is served by the Tempe Elementary Schools in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,019 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Connolly Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $506,406. Discover additional schools in the area, like McClintock High School, East Valley Academy and Crossroads, Marcos De Niza High School, and more. Learn more about what Tempe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Connolly Middle School.