- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Pistor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pistor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880000874
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pistor Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pistor Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pistor Middle School ranks #5 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Pistor Middle School shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 040880000874 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 13.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Pistor Middle School shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pistor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 579
Pistor Middle School
579 students
What this shows Pistor Middle School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pistor Middle School compares
Pistor Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Arizona - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
White 5.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Pistor Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pistor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pistor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pistor Middle School
How many students attend Pistor Middle School?
Pistor Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pistor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pistor Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pistor Middle School?
65.9% of students at Pistor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pistor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pistor Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pistor Middle School?
Pistor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pistor Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pistor Middle School ranks #5 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Pistor Middle School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.