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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.

Charter

2700 W BROADWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85745

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$16,741
Chronic Absenteeism1.4%

Students at Tia East score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

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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

$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

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–120.8 mi425Compare →
Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–121.2 mi226Compare →
Autism Academy for Education & DevelopmentPrivate · tuition7.3private1–121.4 mi99Compare →
Tia WestCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–12Not available117Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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