Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) School District
School District · Tucson, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Enrollment
6,151
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Enrollment
6,151
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#173 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,873
$1,303 vs Arizona median
District size
6,151 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) ranks #173 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)'s schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy of Mathematics and Science South (6.0/10), Academy of Math and Science Avondale (5.9/10), and Academy of Math and Science South Mountain (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +27.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Mathematics and Science South | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Academy of Math and Science Avondale | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Academy of Math and Science South Mountain | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Academy of Math and Science Glendale | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) is a Tucson, Arizona school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 6,151 students. District-level spending was $9,873 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Academy of Mathematics and Science South, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools.
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Schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) with test data.
Schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tucson
- Total Enrollment
- 6,151
- District spending per student
- $9,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) has 6 schools in total — 6 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
The average composite rating for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)'s district-level spending was $9,873 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Student-teacher ratio data for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) is not currently available.
What is the top-rated school in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South is the highest-rated school in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Across schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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