About This School
Academy of Math and Science is located in Tucson, AZ and is in Academy Of Math And Science Inc. District. It is a charter school that serves 300 students in grades K-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Academy of Math and Science made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of Math and Science's test results to learn more about school performance. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Academy of Math and Science made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of Math and Science's test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Academy of Math and Science Inc. District Spending
$6,560Per Pupil
The Academy of Math and Science Inc. spends $6,560 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 49% on instruction, 51% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Academy of Math and Science Inc. District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Academy of Math and Science Inc. District
Made AYP
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Contact
Academy of Math and Science1557 West Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 300
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Academy of Math and Science had 63% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
53%
Hispanic
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Black
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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In 2010, Academy of Math and Science had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Academy of Math and Science
Pete: My wife and I had our daughter in AMS and we were happy there. We decided to transfer the girl to a different school when my wife changed jobs because it would mean a better commute. We soon found out that that new school, a public school, was using the same 4th grade math book that our daughter had used the previous year (in fourth grade.) When we asked the teacher at the new school why 5th graders were using a 4th grade math book, she could not formulate a coherent answer. My daughter missed AMS and wanted to go back. After only a few weeks of this public school my wife and I could see nothing but problems so we then decided to send out daughter back to AMS so that she would get a better education than what was offered in the public school. While AMS was already full for that grade, the Principal was very accommodating in finding a spot for our daughter. It was challenging but the AMS faculty and staff were always quite helpful. Now that the school year is finished, we are all happy that we had the opportunity to be at AMS.
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 1, 2011
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I am very happy with AMS, and not only because my son is safe, pampered and joyful at school, but because the academic level is above all expectations. At the end of KG ALL students in his class read books and write 5-sentences compositions. They finished the 1st grade math program in KG, so you can send them buy groceries, and they will bring you the exact change. Next year, in 1st grade they will do the 2nd grade program, and so one. Every week children have a poetry to learn. They have music twice per week, Art, and other electives. Every day a club is offered after school, as well as free tutoring and homework help. At the beginning I was afraid of the homework, but at the end of the year I am only happy with it: the homework process is now as natural as brushing the teethes, because it started at this early age. Every morning my sleepy KG son asked me "Do we go to school today?", and when I said "Yes", he jumped from his bed with "Hooray!" He is happy as he can be with his caring teacher, administrators who know all children names and characters, and his classmates who are all his good friends.
Submitted by a Parent on May 26, 2011
Academy of Math and Science
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My daughter was not being challenged at her previous middle school. She attended AMS for 8th grade this year. The difference in her outlook on school is astounding. She is motivated and earned straight A’s. She also won many local and state awards for writing, math and art. When considering her options for high school, she chose to stay at AMS because of the person attention she receives from the excellent teachers. She is also excited about the dual-credit classes she can take to earn college credit. On this last day of school, we both look forward to her high school career at AMS.
Submitted by a Parent on May 26, 2011
Academy of Math and Science
This is a first rate school. As a member of the community, I constantly hear positive parental reviews about the curricula and program, teachers, administration, and the school's commitment towards improving the community.
Submitted on May 13, 2011
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