Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)

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Tucson, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) #165 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,285 per pupil, Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) ranks #335 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

792
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,285
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) operates 2 public schools serving 792 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Pima County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,285 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.7% local, 76.6% state, and 13.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 42/100, ranked #165 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 580:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 82.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% White, 5.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Academy of Math and Science, enrolling 580 students (73% of the district's total enrollment).

Academy of Math and Science accounts for 73.2% of all Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) a distant remainder — means Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) reports 57.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) student-counselor ratio is 580:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
76.6%
State
9.7%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
165 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961).

White 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
African American 5.7%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

580:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)

School Enrollment
Academy of Math and Science
Charter
580
Academy of Math and Science Advanced Virtual Academy
Charter
211

How Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Eloy Elementary District (4448) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 792 students.

How much does Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) spend per student?

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) spends $11,285 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #165 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) students are 82.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% White, 5.7% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #165 out of 437 districts in Arizona.