Summary:
The Douglas Unified District in Arizona is home to two middle schools: Paul H Huber Junior High School and Ray Borane Middle School. Both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population and face significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates well below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Across key metrics, the two middle schools in the Douglas Unified District demonstrate consistently low performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20% to 34%, compared to the state average of 35% to 43%. Mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 12% to 16%, well below the state average of 28% to 30%. Science proficiency at Ray Borane Middle School was only 11% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 27%. Both schools have also seen declining or stagnant performance on state assessments over the past few years.
The challenges faced by these middle schools extend beyond academic performance. Both schools have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the communities they serve. Additionally, the schools operate with relatively low per-student spending and high student-teacher ratios, suggesting resource constraints that may contribute to their academic struggles. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in the Douglas Unified District.
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