About This School
Tucson International Academy is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 4 schools in Tucson International Academy Inc. District. It is a charter school that serves 143 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.
Tucson International Academy 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 Tucson International Academy'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.
Tucson International Academy 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 Tucson International Academy's test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Tucson International Academy Inc. District Spending
$6,442Per Pupil
The Tucson International Academy Inc. spends $6,442 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 45% on instruction, 48% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tucson International Academy 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| HA:San Middle School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Miles-Exploratory Learning Center 0.1 miles |  |
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| HA:San Preparatory & Leadership School 0.1 miles | |
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| Project More High School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Highland Free School 0.4 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Tucson International Academy Inc. District
Made AYP
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Contact
Tucson International Academy2700 West Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-3255
Arizona Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Arizona students.
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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
4 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.
more...
Arizona Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Arizona students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 143
45%
55%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Tucson International Academy had 83% 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)
Hispanic
74%
White
19%
Black
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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In 2010, Tucson International Academy had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Tucson International Academy
5
I love Tucson Int'l Academy! My daughter excels in learning and is developing confidence. The school offers a variety of afterschool activities. I especially appreciate the teachers because they show genuine care for students, even the principal cares! All the staff know the students' names, and that makes a healthy learning environment. Students are the focus of this school.
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 21, 2009
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