Dietz K-8 School
Tel:
(520)731-4000
- Dietz K-8 School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Dietz K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dietz K-8 School's student population of 558 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 558 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dietz K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1655 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 45% |
| Black | 18% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dietz K-8 School is Palo Verde High Magnet School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palo Verde High Magnet School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Paloma Academy (lakeside) (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Palo Verde High Magnet School Grades: 8-12 | 1235 students
0.8 miles
1302 S. Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520)225-6060 0.8 8-12 1235 - Tucson La Paloma Academy (lakeside) Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 824 students
0.9 miles
8140 E. Golflinks Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520)733-7373 0.9 K-8 824 - Tucson Carson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 443 students
1.0 miles
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520)225-6060 1.0 6-8 443 - Tucson Compass High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 422 students
1.0 miles
8250 E. 22nd St. 128
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520)294-4070 1.0 9-12 422 - Tucson Booth Magnet Elementary School Grades: K-5
1.1 miles
450 East Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520)225-6060 1.1 K-5 n/a
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