- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880001455
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #19 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks #19 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040880001455 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet 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 427
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
427 students
What this shows Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School compares
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
White 27.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet 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 Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is 14.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% 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 Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
40.9% of students at Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks #19 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 Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet 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.