Pistor Middle School

www.tusd1.org/pistor

724 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pistor Middle School, located on the south side of Tucson, Arizona, serves as a key academic institution within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for high school success. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Pistor aims to address the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its middle school population during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic programs, Pistor Middle School focuses on engaging students through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and community-oriented initiatives. The school strives to maintain a strong connection between the campus and the surrounding Tucson community, encouraging parental involvement and collaborative partnerships. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Pistor works to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens as they transition toward their secondary education.

724

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pistor Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	592
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	60
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
592 (81.8 %)
American Indian
60 (8.3 %)
White
37 (5.1 %)
Two or More
15 (2.1 %)
Black
13 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)908-5400
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/pistor
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 262