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#1111 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Tia East
School · Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) charter school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 W BROADWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85745
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Tia East score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Tia East 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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
$68,608
Median home value
$324,100
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Autism Academy for Education & DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Tia WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,741NCES 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.
Tia East is listed in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tia East
Tia East is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979), serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tia East
What grades does Tia East serve?
Tia East serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tia East?
Tia East has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
How does Tia East rank in AZ?
Tia East ranks #1,111 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tia East's MySchoolScout rating?
Tia East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Tia East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tia East has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tia East a charter school?
Yes, Tia East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tia East a Title I school?
No, Tia East is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (520) 792-3255
- Area population (ZIP 85745)
- 37,788
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 85745; 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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