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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dietz K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1631 out of 1,956 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
Dietz K-8 School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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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