- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Doolen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Doolen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880000837
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doolen Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #11 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Doolen Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doolen Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Doolen Middle School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 040880000837 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 12.9:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Doolen Middle School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Doolen 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 490
Doolen Middle School
490 students
What this shows Doolen Middle School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doolen Middle School compares
Doolen 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Arizona - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 22.7%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Doolen Middle School is more 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 Doolen 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 | Similar 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 Doolen 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doolen Middle School
How many students attend Doolen Middle School?
Doolen Middle School has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doolen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doolen Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% 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 Doolen Middle School?
62.8% of students at Doolen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doolen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Doolen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doolen Middle School?
Doolen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doolen Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Doolen Middle School ranks #11 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 Doolen 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.