Serving 1,160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Math And Science Avondale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale's student population of 1,160 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Math And Science Avondale is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
74%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Math And Science Avondale's ranking?
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale is ranked #1004 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Math And Science Avondale?
1,160 students attend Academy Of Math And Science Avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Academy Of Math And Science Avondale students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Academy Of Math And Science Avondale offer ?
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Math And Science Avondale part of?
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale is part of Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Math And Science Avondale located?
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale is located in the Wakefield neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Wakefield.
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