Very Good
#568 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 28% in state
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Elementary School · Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) · Tucson, AZ
An Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3448 N 1ST AVE, Tucson, AZ 85719
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$41,086
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Harris SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Sunridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Palm LaneEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Cartwright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 722 | 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.
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,873NCES 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 Desert Sky is listed in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), serving approximately 1,354 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
What grades does Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky serve?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky has an enrollment of approximately 1,354 students.
How does Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky rank in AZ?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky ranks #568 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Desert Sky?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky a Title I school?
No, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (520) 888-1732
- Area population (ZIP 85719)
- 49,609
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.3
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 85719; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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