DIETZ K-8 SCHOOL

Dietz K-8 School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 481 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Dietz K-8 School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dietz K-8 School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a foundational educational environment aimed at preparing young learners for high school and beyond. The school is situated on East Palma Street, serving as a community hub for families in the surrounding residential area of Tucson.

The curriculum at Dietz K-8 is designed to align with state standards while fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a K-8 institution, the school offers the benefit of a consistent learning environment where students can remain in the same setting throughout their primary and middle school years. By integrating various programs and maintaining a focus on core subjects, Dietz aims to support student achievement and encourage active participation in the school community.

For more information, contact Dietz K-8 School at (520) 731-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7575 E. Palma Street
Tucson, AZ 85710
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DIETZ K-8 SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
481
Teachers:
29.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 481 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.1%
White
27.2%
Black or African American
15.0%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.