The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in Science. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. is a district serving kindergarten through eighth grade across six schools in Arizona. The district operates campuses in multiple communities, including schools in Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, and Phoenix, though the district is administratively based in Pima County. Because the district does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is large for a K-8 district. The demographic composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and smaller shares of white, Asian, and other racial groups. The district did not report free-or-reduced-price lunch data, English learner counts, or special education rates, so a family may want to ask the schools directly about the share of students receiving these supports and the specific services available.
On state assessments covering math, English language arts, and science, the district’s proficiency rates sit below the midpoint among Pima County’s districts. In math, the share of students meeting the proficiency standard across grades three through eight ranges from roughly one-fifth to roughly one-third, with lower rates in the middle grades. In English language arts, the range is similar, with the highest rates in fourth and eighth grades and the lowest in third grade. Science proficiency, tested in grades five and eight, runs at about one-third. A parent considering this district may want to discuss with the schools how they support students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks and what academic interventions or enrichment are in place.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is below the midpoint among Pima County’s districts, meaning a higher share of students miss substantial school days compared to many of its neighbors. This is a soft spot worth a conversation with the school leadership about attendance initiatives and support for student engagement.
Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range of the county’s districts. This may reflect the district’s scale and operational choices, but a family may want to ask how the budget is allocated to classroom instruction, student supports, and facilities.
The district’s six schools carry names that emphasize mathematics and science, suggesting a focus in those subject areas, though no data on specific program offerings, such as advanced coursework or enrichment, was available to confirm the depth of that focus. The district’s website was not included in the data provided.
Overall, the Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. is a large K-8 charter network with a diverse student body and a stated emphasis on math and science. The academic proficiency rates are below the county average, and chronic absenteeism is elevated. Families looking into this district should visit individual campuses to understand their approach to academics, student supports, and attendance.
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