I'm a student here at Mckemy Middle School. This school is amazing. The teachers are great. I'm in honors classes so I get good test scores. Last year I did awesome on my AIMS scores. My teachers last year helped me get excelling test scores. Ms. Osborne is very sweet and helpful. People need to realize
... Read more that this school rocks. Yes some bad kids go here but I never associate with them so I'm good. Kids can make fun of the smart kids but whatever. All the teachers rock. Go tigers. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/13/09
McKemy has always been just a bit better in the test score department among the other middle schools in the district. This year they jumped two labels from performing to highly performing! They missed the excelling label by tenths of a point! I am so happy for this school and for Principal Sturdivant
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
McKemy has a staff of teachers that take pride in what they do, and the students feel that they are cared about, thus helping them with their success.
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/09
McKemy has been a fantastic school for my son. The Orchestra program and Ms Osborne is why I choose McKemy. Their last concert of the year was a 'Hero' theme. Ms Osborne was able to involve the entire school with writing projects and art projects talking and showing heroes. She added a slide presentation
... Read more during the concert showing heroes that her classed had submitted. She also invited heroes like policeman, fireman, the Mayor, AZ Human Society, Habitat for Humanity and all came. A great overall learning experience. Science has added a new garden for learning and the students are getting a hands on approach to science. Ms Russo in math taught her 7th grade classes about business and made a fantastic class project. McKemy would be a great choice for anyone looking for creative learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
After reading the reviews of several schools I'm familar with, I'm not sure how I feel about participating on a site that bases its school ratings on AIMS scores. Even using a couple more areas of comparison might make for a more sophisticated picture. Lots of apples to oranges. The reviews seem
... Read more to either be rah rah, our school's the best, or written by a parent with a bone to pick. Part of the problem is that parents are shopping for schools instead of concentrating on helping their school in areas that need improvement. All schools have good points and bad; middle schools are particularly challenged since this age group can be tough to reach. I think McKemy is making progress academically and is working to improve communication with parents. Connecting more w/ ASU is starting to happen. I'm glad we still have a variety of electives incl. shop and home Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
Very, very happy with the quality of the teachers! Great orchestra program, and wonderful honors classes. Appreciate that my child can participate in a wide variety of extra activities, such as music, art, industrial arts, home economics. Also appreciate the variety of sports teams available and
... Read more the excellent gym and practice facilities. All games are either on campus or at local schools, so no excessive travel needed. All around, a most excellent school with a wonderful and caring community involvement from the neighborhood and ASU. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I love Mckemy Middle School. It has a lot of fun activities. Tomorrow we are skipping class if we went up at least one point on our tests and having a giant field day. Mckemy has very nice teachers and are willing to help you when you need it. Mckemy is one o the best schools in the district:) I am very
... Read more ecsatatic that I attend Mckemy. (I don't know if i just spelt that right)Anyways Mckemy is an exellent school for children to attend.We are also very smart. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/14/09
McKemy has good electives. I enjoy shop and orchestra. In shop we get learn about building things with wood. In orchestra we learn lots of music.
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Posted by a student on 05/14/09
I believe this school is really a great place to go. All the teachers I have met are great at teaching, and are hardworking. They are very nice, and don't give up easily. This school has scored one of the highest in excellence, and its kids learn very quickly nd easily. The music classes are very advanced
... Read more and I believe its one of the best in the district. The only thing I'd complain about at this school is the Dress For Success, but you get used to it almost right away. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/14/09
At first when I heard about McKemy I thought it was just going to be a regular school, just like any other. When I started my first year in sixth grade, it was not like any other. It was better! The education I have received is great. The orchestra is fantastic. I have fun learning every day. I
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Tempe schools — Mckemy Middle School is located at 2250 S College Ave, Tempe AZ 85282. 2250 S College Ave is in the 85282 ZIP code in Tempe, AZ The school district for Mckemy Middle School is the Tempe Elementary School District 3. Mckemy Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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