TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES

Charter School 621 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Tallahassee School of Math and Science (TSMS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Located on North Monroe Street, the school is authorized by the Leon County School District and is distinguished by its focused commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. TSMS aims to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for future success through a curriculum that integrates project-based learning, critical thinking, and advanced technology integration.

Beyond its core emphasis on math and science, the school fosters a supportive community culture that prioritizes character development and parent involvement. By maintaining a smaller, personalized learning environment, TSMS seeks to bridge the gap between foundational literacy and modern technical proficiency. The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its efforts to encourage student participation in competitive events, such as science fairs and math olympiads, helping to cultivate the next generation of innovators in the Tallahassee area.

621

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	130
Black	314
Asian	17
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
314 (50.6%)
Hispanic
130 (20.9%)
White
120 (19.3%)
Two or More
35 (5.6%)
Asian
17 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)681-7827
Website:	http://schoolofmathandscience.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	50.2%
Male	309	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)