Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain

1445 W Baseline Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain's student population of 811 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
811 students
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School Rankings

Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#952 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21%
32%
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
47%
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Black
17%
6%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
29%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain's ranking?
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain is ranked #952 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain?
811 students attend Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain offer ?
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain part of?
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain is part of Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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