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#1837 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
Middle School · Tempe School District (4258) · Tempe, AZ
A Tempe School District (4258) middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 S BECK AVE, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,084
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85281; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tempe School District (4258)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School is listed in Tempe School District (4258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School is a public middle school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258), serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
What grades does Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School serve?
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School?
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School rank in AZ?
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School ranks #1,837 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School a charter school?
No, Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.8%
- Phone
- (480) 966-7114
- Area population (ZIP 85281)
- 70,726
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85281; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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