Doolen Middle School

doolenms.tusd1.org

490 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Doolen Middle School, located on North Country Club Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, while also emphasizing social-emotional development during these critical middle-school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Doolen Middle School places a significant focus on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a strong sense of community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal growth, Doolen strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can succeed and prepare for their future educational endeavors.

490

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doolen Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	206
Black	94
Asian	26
Two or More	27
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
206 (42.0%)
White
111 (22.7%)
Black
94 (19.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.5%)
Asian
26 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.9%)
American Indian
12 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)232-6900
Website:	http://doolenms.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 171