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#1029 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Academy of Math and Science
School · Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) · Tucson, AZ
An Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) charter school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1557 W PRINCE RD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Academy of Math and Science score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 Academy of Math and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rillito CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Asdb - Tucson CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 700 | Compare → |
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.
Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy of Math and Science is listed in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Math and Science
Academy of Math and Science is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961), serving approximately 607 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Math and Science
What grades does Academy of Math and Science serve?
Academy of Math and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science?
Academy of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
How does Academy of Math and Science rank in AZ?
Academy of Math and Science ranks #1,029 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Academy of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Academy of Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Math and Science has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Academy of Math and Science a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of Math and Science a Title I school?
No, Academy of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (520) 293-2676
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 85705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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