Dietz K-8 School
Tel:
(520) 731-4000
- Dietz K-8 School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dietz K-8 School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dietz K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dietz K-8 School's student population of 481 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dietz K-8 School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dietz K-8 School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1978 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 45% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Dietz K-8 School is Palo Verde High Magnet School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Paloma Academy (lakeside) (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Palo Verde High Magnet School Grades: 8-12 | 1,090 student
0.8 miles
1302 S. Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060 0.8 8-12 1,090 - Tucson La Paloma Academy (lakeside) Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 845 students
0.9 miles
8140 E. Golflinks Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373 0.9 K-8 845 - Tucson Compass High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 402 students
1.0 miles
8250 E. 22nd St. 128
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 294-4070 1.0 9-12 402 - Tucson Wheeler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
1.1 miles
1818 Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500 1.1 PK-5 496 - Tucson Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 865 students
1.2 miles
450 S. Montego Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060 1.2 PK-8 865
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