Academy of Tucson Middle School

I believe in a great education. I have found that the Academy of Tucson not only challenges their students but also their educators. Yes, it is not easy but most great achievement come with hard work and that is what to expect when attending the Academy of Tucson Schools.

What you can expect is a caring staff that provides a quality program from grade to grade, and is committed to building a better tomorrow starting with one child at a time. If you are excited about giving your child a better start to a higher education, the Academy of Tucson is where you need to start.

I am now in my sixth year and believe the curriculum to be consistent and challenging, and yet delivered in a manner that promotes strength and confidence with each student. The collaboration between the teachers, staff, parents, and students creates an environment where they are committed to be a leader in academics and developing intellectual strengths by developing my children’s talents, I believe the Academy of Tucson is in a league of their own.

My son has gone to academy of tucson since elementary and has loved it. The staff are friendly and know what they are doing. The teachers are well educated and work with the kids that are having troubles.
The classes are kept small so your child doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
They have given my son a great foundation to proceed on.
I highly recommend this school

AOT has amazing teachers and staff. They are very attentive to the students and parents. The curriculum pushes students to do their best. My son has been there for 3 years and could not ask for more out of a school.

Academy of Tucson School System is the best thing that has happened for our youngest child. She started at the Junior High School three years ago. The discipline and high expectations at the Junior High, has definitely prepared her for High School. She is now excelling in the High School. She looks forward to going to school each day.

Have had two of my kids go to Kellond Elementary and then to Basis before pulling them out of Basis and sending them to Academy of Tucson. TUSD school system has some great schools - Kellond for example - and we liked it. It was a little slow for my highly motivated daughter and she breezed through the coursework.

Sent her and her (one year) younger brother to Basis. Daughter was doing OK and my son was floundering. When I told them I was taking them out of Basis they were both REALLY happy. Put them into Academy of Tucson and am pleased.

The school pushes harder than I expected it to, and without having been to Basis it is possible to think the school occasionally pushes too hard. I was expecting it to be half way between TUSD and Basis, but its more like 75% Basis and 25% TUSD.

Before transferring kids I talked with friends and went to an interview with the Academy of Tucson principle prior to enrolling my kids there. He's a retired US Marine and can come across on the tough side, but after seeing him in action for a semester now - I believe he's doing a great job. He also watches over the kids like a hawk - which I like with the school being on 22nd street and so many people passing by.

The school secretaries are some of the best I've ever met and they know my wife and I by name. It appears they enjoy working there.

My sons 5th grade teacher also kind across as being too tough (again retired military) when I first met her. She had some pointed questions and I felt like I was being interviewed for a job instead of just transferring my kids into the school. Again, a semester later, and my son likes her, and prefers to stay after school with her to work on his homework instead of coming home to do it. So three days a week I pick the kids up at 4pm instead of 3pm.

Academy of Tucson isn't easy and the homework load is considerable. My 5th grade son spends at least an hour a night doing it, and many nights its more like two hours. My daughter has a fair bit of homework too - but being motivated like she is I rarely have to help her.

If you need a school that pushes harder than TUSD and still want your child to have time for a social life or sports then Academy of Tucson is a good choice.

My only gripe - (and my kids too) they each have to share a half size locker with another student since there are not enough to go around.

My son went to the elementary school and is now a 5th grader at the middle school. I feel he is in such great hands. The teachers all along the way have been excellent. I wouldn't send him to any other school.

Great staff and awesome fundraisers! Amazing class and awesome academic help when you need it. This school definitely deserves a 5 star review

Amazing school, great staff with a supportive and nuturing environment

Great school, great staff, and great experiences.

High standards and great staff.

Overall AOT has been a very good experience for my daughter. The education is rigorous, and we have not had one bad teacher in 5 years. In addition to regular academic subjects, the school offers Art, Music, PE, and after school activities. The only reason that I'm giving 4 stars is because I believe strongly in individualism and AOT tends toward homogenization of the student body.