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Academy of Math and Science Camelback

Elementary School · Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)

6633 W CAMELBACK RD, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Charter

Enrollment

1,072

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,268 of 2,006

In Phoenix

#236 of 422

public schools

Academic growth

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Academy of Math and Science Camelback

5.6/10

Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.5/10

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About Academy of Math and Science Camelback

Academy of Math and Science Camelback is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768). Academy of Math and Science Camelback serves approximately 1,072 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th. Academy of Math and Science Camelback has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Academy of Math and Science Camelback show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts below AZ schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Academy of Math and Science Camelback sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Academy of Math and Science Camelback is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

63% of students at Academy of Math and Science Camelback were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$9,771
Chronic Absenteeism62.7%

Academy of Math and Science Camelback — Students at Academy of Math and Science Camelback score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 23.5% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 28.5% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
23%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.

How Academy of Math and Science Camelback Compares

See how Academy of Math and Science Camelback performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
37th percentile in AZ
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.3/10
Excellent
Environment
2.3/10
Needs Improvement

Location

6633 W CAMELBACK RD, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Academy of Math and Science Camelback may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunset School (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Victory Collegiate Academy (rated 5.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, William C Jack School (rated 5.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Glendale), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Holiday Park School Phoenix 0.6 mi 3.5
William C Jack School Glendale 0.6 mi 5.6
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix 0.6 mi 3.8
Don Mensendick School Glendale 0.6 mi 4.4
Westland School Phoenix 0.8 mi 3.4
Heatherbrae School Phoenix 0.8 mi 4.8
Bicentennial South School Glendale 0.8 mi 3.4
Western School of Science and Technology Phoenix 1.0 mi 6.8
LEXINGTON LIFE ACADEMY - PHOENIX Phoenix 1.0 mi 4.3
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation Phoenix 1.2 mi 4.2
Victory Collegiate Academy Phoenix 1.3 mi 5.8
Sunset School Phoenix 1.4 mi 8.1
Camelback Academy Glendale 1.2 mi 4.6
Challenger Middle School Glendale 1.6 mi 5.4
G. Frank Davidson Phoenix 1.6 mi 5.3
Premier Charter High School Phoenix 1.4 mi 5.3
Estrella Middle School Phoenix 1.5 mi 4.0
Harold W Smith School Glendale 1.7 mi 4.7
Maryvale High School Phoenix 1.6 mi 4.6
ACCLAIM Academy Phoenix 1.5 mi 3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,749

Median Home Value

$245,900

Median Rent

$1,338/mo

Population

58,234

College Educated

7.2%

Homeownership

56.7%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.8%

Median Age

28.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Academy of Math and Science Camelback

What grades does Academy of Math and Science Camelback serve?

Academy of Math and Science Camelback serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Academy of Math and Science Camelback?

Academy of Math and Science Camelback has an enrollment of approximately 1,072 students.

How does Academy of Math and Science Camelback rank in AZ?

Academy of Math and Science Camelback ranks #1,268 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Academy of Math and Science Camelback's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of Math and Science Camelback has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Camelback?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Math and Science Camelback has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Academy of Math and Science Camelback a charter school?

Yes, Academy of Math and Science Camelback 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 Camelback a Title I school?

No, Academy of Math and Science Camelback is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
39 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,072
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.7%

District

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)
District Enrollment
1,072
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,771
District Rank
#1 of 1

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