Enrollment
580
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Academy of Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040036802037Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Math and Science earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #127 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 580
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science ranks #127 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040036802037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+20% vs state
What stands out at Academy of Math and Science
Academy of Math and Science is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 580 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 355 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #326, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) spends $8,388 per pupil, 36% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Academy of Math and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961), also runs Academy of Math and Science Advanced Virtual Academy (211 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Math and Science compares
Academy of Math and Science on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$8,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
White 9.1%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Academy of Math and Science is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961), which includes Academy of Math and Science.
$8,388
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 76.6%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Advanced Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Math and Science
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science?
Academy of Math and Science has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Math and Science?
57.8% of students at Academy of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Math and Science?
Academy of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Math and Science rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science ranks #127 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Academy of Math and Science a good school?
Academy of Math and Science earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)?
Besides Academy of Math and Science, Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) also operates Academy of Math and Science Advanced Virtual Academy (211 students). See the Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961) district page for the complete list.
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