- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ray Borane Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 040253000194 · Douglas, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,288 students)
Ray Borane Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ray Borane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,288 students
- Joe Carlson El 410
Joe Carlson Elementary School
410 students
- Stevenson Elem 392
Stevenson Elementary School
392 students
- Paul H Huber J 381
Paul H Huber Jr High School
381 students
- This school 361
Ray Borane Middle School
361 students
- Clawson School 344
Clawson School
344 students
What this shows Ray Borane Middle School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray Borane Middle School compares
Ray Borane Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Douglas Unified District (4174) reports $11,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.