The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Summary:

The Math and Science Academy of Apex is a public charter elementary school serving 613 students in grades K-6 in Apex, North Carolina, a district ranked 4th out of 242 in the state with a 5-star rating.

The school consistently outperforms the state and Wake County Schools district averages on standardized tests, with over 80% of students proficient or better in mathematics and reading across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 94.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%. The Math and Science Academy of Apex ranks exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 5th out of 1,455 NC elementary schools for female students and 17th out of 130 schools for Asian students. Overall, the school is ranked 19th out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

The school's unique racial makeup, with 67.7% of students being Asian, 20.88% White, and smaller percentages of other races, is significantly different from the more diverse student populations of nearby public schools like Apex Elementary, Baucom Elementary, and Salem Elementary. While The Math and Science Academy of Apex outperforms these schools academically, the nearby public schools still maintain strong performance, with several also earning 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, suggesting a high-quality educational landscape in the Apex area.

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Public, Charter K-6

3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502

(919) 335-0262

District: The Math and Science Academy of Apex

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

61.6%

White:

18.4%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Math and Science Academy of Apex ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.03. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Math and Science Academy of Apex:

SchoolDigger ranks The Math and Science Academy of Apex 19^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See The Math and Science Academy of Apex in the ranking list.)

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The Math and Science Academy of Apex:

SchoolDigger ranks The Math and Science Academy of Apex 4^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.03	19^th	1505	98.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.08	11^th	159	93.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.41	23^rd	533	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.31	5^th	1455	99.7%

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Rank History for Male students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.38	32^nd	1464	97.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.71	17^th	130	86.9%

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Rank History for White students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.73	72^nd	1166	93.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, May 17, 2024

TMSA has significant potential. Its student body is composed of motivated, hard working and well behaved students. The school's facilities are good, and the school offers a variety of useful resources.

The one area that needs to be improved is the management of the school. It is overly focused on rankings and testing results, and does not place enough attention on community formation. The views and opinions of parents, in particular, require additional consideration.

If slight improvements to the identified problems can take place this could be a great school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Math and Science Academy of Apex

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	128	35	415	20	14	1	0	0	613
2024	127	41	426	20	1	0	77	0	692

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Math and Science Academy of Apex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	613	19.0	32.1	n/a
2024	692	37.3	18.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Math and Science Academy of Apex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	613	19.0	32.1	n/a
2024	692	37.3	18.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near The Math and Science Academy of Apex

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Public, Charter	K-6	3501 Dropseed Dr.	Apex	27502	Wake County	The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 335-0262	692	37	18.5		127 (18.4%)	41 (5.9%)	20 (2.9%)	426 (61.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.1%)	97	19^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.7%					(n/a)	94.2	86.3	87.6	90.7			83.7	85.3	90.5	84.3			92.4
Olive Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1751 Olive Chapel Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4440	986	70	14.0	10.0%	544 (55.2%)	50 (5.1%)	78 (7.9%)	284 (28.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	25 (2.5%)	96.4	28^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.2	56^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.3%	28	96.7	88.6	89.7				86.7	85.5	79.4				87.5		$9,289	$359	$8,930
Apex Friendship Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Humie Olive Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8454	876	60	14.5	4.7%	416 (47.5%)	38 (4.3%)	77 (8.8%)	313 (35.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	96	35^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.7%					(n/a)	86.4	86.9	91.3				81.4	85.5	84.6				89.9
White Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1512 White Oak Church Rd	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0202	785	54	14.5	4.8%	193 (24.6%)	17 (2.2%)	34 (4.3%)	499 (63.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.7%)	99.5	1^st of 1505 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.2	2^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	99.9%	1			100.0				94.3	97.4	94.4						$8,554	$326	$8,228
Scotts Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Apex Barbecue Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0300	766	55	13.8	8.5%	546 (71.3%)	8 (1.0%)	51 (6.7%)	126 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.6%)	97	23^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	98.5%		94.6	46^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.9%	23	93.8	85.5	93.1				84.8	83.3	84.5				93.9		$8,607	$341	$8,266
Peak Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Orchard Villas Ave	Apex	27502	Wake County	Peak Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 377-1552	775	33	23.3	19.0%	216 (27.9%)	43 (5.5%)	59 (7.6%)	339 (43.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (14.8%)	92.9	72^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	95.2%		93.6	64^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	92.7	86.0	79.5	84.5	82.1	87.5	82.9	74.4	65.1	84.5	89.3	83.8	86.7	95.0
Turner Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Turner Creek Road	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-1391	739	54	13.6	21.8%	330 (44.7%)	69 (9.3%)	108 (14.6%)	184 (24.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)	74	342^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.8	258^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.8%	84	73.8	64.5	68.8				59.5	70.2	56.3				71.9		$9,601	$458	$9,143
Apex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Tingen Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2150	629	44	14.2	30.2%	350 (55.6%)	68 (10.8%)	130 (20.7%)	57 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)	82.5	211^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.0%		78.2	270^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.0%	59	83.3	66.0	75.0				71.9	62.7	66.3				76.9		$9,307	$377	$8,931
Baucom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Hunter St	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2168	560	42	13.3	25.5%	313 (55.9%)	57 (10.2%)	85 (15.2%)	84 (15.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	16 (2.9%)	91.4	96^th of 1505 public elementary schools	93.6%		93.1	76^th of 1502 public elementary schools	94.9%	20	85.2	87.7	77.9				71.3	77.4	71.8				86.3		$9,174	$659	$8,515
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6116 Old Jenks Road	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-2865	753	57	13.2	21.1%	376 (49.9%)	57 (7.6%)	114 (15.1%)	189 (25.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	81.5	219^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.4%		83.5	189^th of 1502 public elementary schools	87.4%	30	67.9	78.9	69.8				64.2	67.3	67.5				80.2		$10,097	$801	$9,296

Frequently Asked Questions about The Math and Science Academy of Apex

Is The Math and Science Academy of Apex a good school?

Yes! The Math and Science Academy of Apex is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

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What is the racial makeup of The Math and Science Academy of Apex?

Students at The Math and Science Academy of Apex are 62% Asian, 18% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 692 students attended The Math and Science Academy of Apex.

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