Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)

TUCSON, Arizona — 6 schools

5,818
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$10,426
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) operates 6 public schools serving 5,818 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,167 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pima County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,426 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.1% local, 71.8% state, and 27.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #203 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1041.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% African American, 7.1% White across the district's schools.

Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky accounts for 21.7% of all Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) school enrollment ranges from 578 students (lowest) to 1,339 students (highest), a spread of 761 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) student-counselor ratio is 1041:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

27.1%
Federal
71.8%
State
1.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
203 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pima County county, where this district is located.

$967
Studio/mo
$1,081
1 BR/mo
$1,402
2 BR/mo
$1,950
3 BR/mo
$2,245
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878).

White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
African American 14.4%
Asian 1.9%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1041.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)

School Enrollment
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Charter
1,339
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Charter
1,175
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
Charter
1,085
Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced
Charter
1,030
Academy of Math and Science South Mountain
Charter
960
Academy of Mathematics and Science South
Charter
578

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) has 6 schools, including 6 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,818 students.

How much does Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) spend per student?

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) spends $10,426 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #203 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pima County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) students are 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% African American, 7.1% White, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #203 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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