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Academy of Mathematics and Science South

3335 W FLOWER ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85017Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
571
Students
Total enrolled
$10,426
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 34% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 571 students in grades KG–08 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,426 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Academy of Mathematics and Science South is a large elementary in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades KG–08 with 571 students. The district invests $10,426 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Academy of Mathematics and Science South

571
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution287 male · 284 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 451 students
Student Composition
88%
8%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino88%
Black8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040089103399

Academic Outcomes at Academy of Mathematics and Science South

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85017

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,426Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,426
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,587
Student Support$1,981
Administration$1,251
Operations$1,564
Other$1,043
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,426 spent per student, an estimated $4,619 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
State government
71.8%
Local (property tax)
1.1%
Federal programs
27.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,426/student, 27% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAcademy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) →
Phone: (602)888-9572
NCES ID: 040089103399
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3335 W FLOWER ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85017
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.