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Math and Science Success Academy
Elementary School · Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852) · Tucson, AZ
A charter elementary school in Tucson, AZ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
434 W LERDO RD, Tucson, AZ 85756
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Math and Science Success Academy score 43% 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 10 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Math and Science Success Academy 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$67,617
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,256/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85756; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvira Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Southgate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Santa Clara Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Mission Manor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 487 | 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.
Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,084NCES 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.
Math and Science Success Academy is listed in Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Math and Science Success Academy
Math and Science Success Academy is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852), serving approximately 719 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Math and Science Success Academy
What grades does Math and Science Success Academy serve?
Math and Science Success Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Math and Science Success Academy?
Math and Science Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
How does Math and Science Success Academy rank in AZ?
Math and Science Success Academy ranks #1,182 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Math and Science Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Math and Science Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Math and Science Success Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Math and Science Success Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Math and Science Success Academy a charter school?
Yes, Math and Science Success Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Math and Science Success Academy a Title I school?
No, Math and Science Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (520) 889-1504
- Area population (ZIP 85756)
- 36,716
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 85756; 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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