Serving 396 students in grades 6-8, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is 0.58, which is less 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
#862 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School's ranking?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is ranked #862 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School often compared to?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Vail Middle School, Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, La Paloma Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
396 students attend Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School offer ?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School part of?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School located?
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School is located in the Broadkel neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Broadkel.
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