Dietz K-8 School

7575 E Palma St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dietz K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dietz K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Dietz K-8 School's student population of 352 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Dietz K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dietz K-8 School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1645 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
19%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dietz K-8 School's ranking?
Dietz K-8 School is ranked #1645 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dietz K-8 School often compared to?
Dietz K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Craycroft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dietz K-8 School?
352 students attend Dietz K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dietz K-8 School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dietz K-8 School?
Dietz K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dietz K-8 School offer ?
Dietz K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dietz K-8 School part of?
In what neighborhood is Dietz K-8 School located?
Dietz K-8 School is located in the Dietz neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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