Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Doolen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doolen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Doolen Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Doolen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doolen Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
47%
48%
Black
15%
6%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doolen Middle School's ranking?
Doolen Middle School is ranked #1529 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Doolen Middle School often compared to?
Doolen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Rita High School, Academy Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Doolen Middle School?
482 students attend Doolen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Doolen Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doolen Middle School?
Doolen Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doolen Middle School offer ?
Doolen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doolen Middle School part of?
Doolen Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Doolen Middle School located?
Doolen Middle School is located in the Doolen Fruitvale neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Doolen Fruitvale.
School Reviews
4 12/26/2017
Parents are invited to attend both site council and PTO meetings. When parents attend these mettings they are not only fully informed but they can also vote on issues at the school. The disipline may seem harsh but it is needed to keep all the students at Doolen safe. Love the AVID program and the teacher!
2 7/10/2008
Parents are fundamentally excluded from all decisions involving students. Parents are deceived or given false information about decisions, for example, military presence on campus. Disciplinary system is poorly constructed, inconsistent, unnecessarily harsh, and ineffectual.
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