Enrollment
361
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, AZ
Ray Borane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ray Borane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040253000194
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Borane Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray Borane Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Borane Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Douglas, AZ.
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ray Borane Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ray Borane Middle School
Ray Borane Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Douglas, Arizona, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.8% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas Unified District (4174) spends $9,602 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students) and Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students) alongside Ray Borane Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ray Borane Middle School compares
Ray Borane Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 76% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.8%
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
$9,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Ray Borane Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Unified District (4174), which includes Ray Borane Middle School.
$9,602
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 64.6%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ray Borane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Borane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ray Borane Middle School
How many students attend Ray Borane Middle School?
Ray Borane Middle School has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Borane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Borane Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray Borane Middle School?
84.8% of students at Ray Borane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Borane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ray Borane Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Douglas, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Borane Middle School?
Ray Borane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ray Borane Middle School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Borane Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Douglas, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Ray Borane Middle School a good school?
Ray Borane Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Ray Borane Middle School, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students), Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students), and Stevenson Elementary School (392 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.
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