Top Rankings
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,167 students in Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
6,167 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.9%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
75%
49%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
7%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,584. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,221 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$205 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,954
$11,584
Spending / Student
$33,221
$11,485
Best Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10649 W Buckeye Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 888-6697
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 888-6697
Gr: K-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 W Mcdowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 888-1732
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 888-1732
Gr: K-8 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3335 W Flower St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 888-9572
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 888-9572
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7785 W Peoria Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-5392
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-5392
Gr: K-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Baseline Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(602) 675-9696
Tucson, AZ 85719
(602) 675-9696
Gr: K-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Math And Science Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 W Glendale Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 547-5587
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 547-5587
Gr: K-8 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District?
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,167 students.
What is the rank of Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District?
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District is ranked #285 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District?
75% of Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District?
Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,221 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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