Serving 490 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doolen Middle School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 17.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doolen Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The path of learning never ends.
School Rankings
Doolen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doolen Middle School is 0.73, 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
#1408 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1408 out of 1,921 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
490 students attend Doolen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Doolen Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 12:1, 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).
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
2 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
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!
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