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Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 334 students in Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,642 Schools
# Students
485 Students
760,671 Students
# Teachers
n/a
33,869 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
47%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
46%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,656 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,060 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,656
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,060
$11,331
Best Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9209 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Tucson Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Tanque Verde Loop Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 749-1413
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 749-1413
Gr: 5-8 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 60%
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