Serving 145 students in grades 5-8, Academy Of Tucson Middle School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Tucson Middle School's student population of 145 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Academy Of Tucson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Tucson Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1018 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Tucson Middle School's ranking?
Academy Of Tucson Middle School is ranked #1018 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Academy Of Tucson Middle School often compared to?
Academy Of Tucson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Tucson North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Tucson Middle School?
145 students attend Academy Of Tucson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Academy Of Tucson Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy Of Tucson Middle School offer ?
Academy Of Tucson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Tucson Middle School part of?
Academy Of Tucson Middle School is part of Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District.
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