Very Good
#839 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
The Math and Science Academy of Apex
Elementary School · The Math and Science Academy of Apex · Apex, NC
A charter elementary school in Apex, NC where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Dropseed Dr., Apex, NC 27502
- Math 96% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where The Math and Science Academy of Apex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,088
Median home value
$491,900
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Chapel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| White Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Apex Friendship ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Scotts Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 766 | 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.
The Math and Science Academy of Apex
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,897NCES 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.
The Math and Science Academy of Apex is listed in The Math and Science Academy of Apex; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Math and Science Academy of Apex
The Math and Science Academy of Apex is a public elementary school in Apex, NC, part of The Math and Science Academy of Apex, serving approximately 692 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Math and Science Academy of Apex
What grades does The Math and Science Academy of Apex serve?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The student-teacher ratio at The Math and Science Academy of Apex is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Math and Science Academy of Apex rank in NC?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex ranks #839 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Math and Science Academy of Apex's MySchoolScout rating?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Math and Science Academy of Apex has 96% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is The Math and Science Academy of Apex a charter school?
Yes, The Math and Science Academy of Apex is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Math and Science Academy of Apex a Title I school?
No, The Math and Science Academy of Apex is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (919) 335-0262
- Area population (ZIP 27502)
- 47,436
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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.
- 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 27502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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