At a glance
Reported students
745
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745
Math and Science Success Academy: 745 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
19.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 32.5:1
What the reported data says about Math and Science Success Academy
Math and Science Success Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852). NCES reports 745 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (5.8%). English learners represent 13.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Math and Science Success Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic89.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Math and Science Success Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvira Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 642 | 0.4 mi |
| Santa Clara Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 422 | 0.6 mi |
| Mission Manor Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | PK–06 | 475 | 0.7 mi |
| La Paloma Academy-South Elementary · Charter · Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) | KG–08 | 501 | 1.2 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 490 | 1.4 mi |
| Drexel Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | PK–06 | 515 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Math and Science Success Academy
What grades does Math and Science Success Academy serve?
Math and Science Success Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852).
How many students attend Math and Science Success Academy?
Math and Science Success Academy reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Math and Science Success Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 745 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Math and Science Success Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Math and Science Success Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Math and Science Success Academy in?
Math and Science Success Academy is part of Math and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Math and Science Success Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elvira Elementary School (0.4 mi), Santa Clara Elementary School (0.6 mi), Mission Manor Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.