Getz School serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Getz School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Getz School's student population of 212 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Getz School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
44%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Getz School?
212 students attend Getz School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Getz School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Getz School?
Getz School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Getz School offer ?
Getz School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Getz School part of?
Getz School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Getz School located?
Getz School is located in the Pepperwood neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Pepperwood.
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