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Ray Borane Middle School

Middle School · Douglas Unified District (4174)

840 E 12TH ST, Douglas, AZ 85607

Enrollment

372

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,271 of 2,006

In Douglas

#11 of 12

public schools

In district

#8 of 8

Douglas Unified District (4174)

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Ray Borane Middle School

5.6/10

Middle School in Douglas · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.3/10

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About Ray Borane Middle School

Ray Borane Middle School is a public middle school in Douglas, AZ, part of Douglas Unified District (4174). Ray Borane Middle School serves approximately 372 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Ray Borane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Ray Borane Middle School show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • AZ avg 5.6

What Parents Should Know

63% of students at Ray Borane Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,157
Chronic Absenteeism63.4%

Ray Borane Middle School — Students at Ray Borane Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 20.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
20%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Ray Borane Middle School Compares

See how Ray Borane Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
37th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.7/10
Below Average
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
6.0/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
63.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

840 E 12TH ST, Douglas, AZ 85607

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ray Borane Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Paul H Huber Jr High School (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Douglas, see our Douglas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 20.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 Douglas 0.2 mi 7.3
Early Learning Center Douglas 0.3 mi
PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center Tucson 0.3 mi 3.6
Sarah Marley School Douglas 0.4 mi 6.0
LORETTO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Douglas 0.4 mi 4.0
Clawson School Douglas 0.6 mi 6.5
Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12 Douglas 0.6 mi 7.9
Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 Douglas 0.7 mi 6.5
CTD - Douglas High School Willcox 0.7 mi
Douglas High School Douglas 0.7 mi 6.2
Joe Carlson Elementary School Douglas 0.9 mi 6.8
Omega Alpha Academy School Douglas 0.9 mi 3.7
Paul H Huber Jr High School Douglas 1.2 mi 5.8
Stevenson Elementary School Douglas 1.4 mi 6.2
Faras Elementary School Douglas 1.5 mi 7.0
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback Tucson 2.2 mi 9.2
Double Adobe Elementary School Mcneal 12.1 mi 9.1
Mcneal Elementary School Mcneal 18.9 mi 7.9
Greenway Primary School Bisbee 20.2 mi 6.5
Bisbee High School Bisbee 20.5 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,576

Median Home Value

$134,000

Median Rent

$750/mo

Population

17,009

College Educated

14.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty Rate

27.7%

Median Age

32.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ray Borane Middle School

What grades does Ray Borane Middle School serve?

Ray Borane Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ray Borane Middle School?

Ray Borane Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Borane Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ray Borane Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ray Borane Middle School rank in AZ?

Ray Borane Middle School ranks #1,271 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ray Borane Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ray Borane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ray Borane Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray Borane Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ray Borane Middle School a charter school?

No, Ray Borane Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ray Borane Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ray Borane Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.4%

District

Douglas Unified District (4174)
District Enrollment
3,725
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,157
District Rank
#8 of 8

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