Triangle Math and Science Academy
Charter School
1,904 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Triangle Math and Science Academy (TMSA), located in Cary, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy is highly regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum, which maintains a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a challenging core program with a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for competitive university programs and successful careers in an increasingly globalized, technology-driven workforce.
The school is well-known for its supportive learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty that focuses on individualized student growth. Beyond academics, TMSA places a significant value on character education, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility. Through a combination of innovative teaching methods, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on fostering critical thinking, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to be engaged and ethical citizens in their communities.
The school is well-known for its supportive learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty that focuses on individualized student growth. Beyond academics, TMSA places a significant value on character education, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility. Through a combination of innovative teaching methods, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on fostering critical thinking, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to be engaged and ethical citizens in their communities.
1,904
Total Students
117.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 424 |
| Hispanic | 80 |
| Black | 176 |
| Asian | 1,089 |
| Two or More | 115 |
| American Indian | 19 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Asian1,089 (57.2%)
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White424 (22.3%)
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Black176 (9.2%)
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Two or More115 (6.0%)
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Hispanic80 (4.2%)
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American Indian19 (1.0%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Triangle Math and Science Academy |
| Phone: | (919)388-0077 |
| Website: | http://www.tmsacademy.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,904 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 117.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
136
Grade 1
139
Grade 2
135
Grade 3
136
Grade 4
136
Grade 5
133
Grade 6
128
Grade 7
260
Grade 8
231
Grade 9
165
Grade 10
119
Grade 11
94
Grade 12
92
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 136 |
| Grade 1 | 139 |
| Grade 2 | 135 |
| Grade 3 | 136 |
| Grade 4 | 136 |
| Grade 5 | 133 |
| Grade 6 | 128 |
| Grade 7 | 260 |
| Grade 8 | 231 |
| Grade 9 | 165 |
| Grade 10 | 119 |
| Grade 11 | 94 |
| Grade 12 | 92 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 921 | 48.4% |
| Male | 983 | 51.6% |
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