The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Arizona state agency, with its administrative headquarters in Tucson.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)64%
6%
Asian
(19-20)4%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
45%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)28%
38%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
7%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 often compared to?
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1is often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Region 2, Dan Hinton Accommodation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1?
25 students attend Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 offer ?
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 part of?
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 is part of Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (6393) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 located?
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 is located in the El Rio Acres neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in El Rio Acres.
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