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#835 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 42% in state
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
School · Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) · Tucson, AZ
A Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) charter school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2325 W SUNSET RD, Tucson, AZ 85741
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson score 54% 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 9 points since 2019, to 54% 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 72Very 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
$71,812
Median home value
$268,600
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Academy of Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Flowing Wells Digital CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,613NCES 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.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is listed in Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), serving approximately 700 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #835 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson serve?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
How does Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson rank in AZ?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks #835 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson a charter school?
Yes, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson a Title I school?
No, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (520) 665-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85741)
- 33,332
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 85741; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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