Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
The Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced (AMSPA) is an innovative public charter school with a focus on providing a rigorous and engaging learning environment for students in grades 6-12. Founded in 2012, AMSPA has quickly become one of the leading charter schools in the area, offering a challenging curriculum, a supportive community, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
At AMSPA, we strive to provide a comprehensive education that goes beyond the traditional classroom. Our students are encouraged to explore their passions and interests and develop their skills in a safe, supportive environment. We offer a wide range of courses, including math, science, language arts, social studies, and foreign languages. We also provide a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as chess, robotics, and debate.
We believe that a strong academic foundation is essential for success in college and beyond. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential and to become independent, lifelong learners. We also strive to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where all students can thrive.
At AMSPA, we believe that a quality education should be accessible to everyone. We offer a tuition-free education and provide a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. We also offer a variety of after-school programs and activities, such as tutoring and mentoring, to help our students reach their goals.
At AMSPA, we are committed to helping our students reach their full potential and to become successful, contributing members of society. We are proud of our students and the accomplishments they have achieved, and we look forward to continuing to provide a high-quality education to our students in the future.
Address:
7785 W Peoria Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719Phone:
(520) 887-5392
Site:
Grades:
Charter School
Enrollment:
794 students
Overview Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced serves 794 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.