- Connolly Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ward Traditional Academy (550 vs. 70).
- Connolly Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ward Traditional Academy (232 vs. 94).
- Connolly Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ward Traditional Academy (510.5:1 vs. 386:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Connolly Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ward Traditional Academy (550 vs. 70).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Connolly Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ward Traditional Academy (232 vs. 94).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Connolly Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ward Traditional Academy (64 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Connolly Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ward Traditional Academy (510.5:1 vs. 386:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Connolly Middle School
$12,503.78
Ward Traditional Academy
$12,503.78
Local revenue share
Connolly Middle School
50.5%
Ward Traditional Academy
50.5%
State revenue share
Connolly Middle School
29.6%
Ward Traditional Academy
29.6%
Federal revenue share
Connolly Middle School
19.9%
Ward Traditional Academy
19.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Connolly Middle School
47.9%
Ward Traditional Academy
47.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.