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#1257 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Doolen Middle School
Middle School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, Tucson, AZ 85716
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doolen Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Doolen Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,009
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Academy of TucsonPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Tucson Unified Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,237 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - Country ClubCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy Online InstructionCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #51 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doolen Middle School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doolen Middle School
Doolen Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 482 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doolen Middle School
What grades does Doolen Middle School serve?
Doolen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Doolen Middle School?
Doolen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doolen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doolen Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doolen Middle School rank in AZ?
Doolen Middle School ranks #1,257 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Doolen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Doolen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Doolen Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doolen Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Doolen Middle School a charter school?
No, Doolen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doolen Middle School a Title I school?
No, Doolen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.5%
- Phone
- (520) 232-6900
- Area population (ZIP 85716)
- 33,447
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85716; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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