Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School

Posted: December 18, 2025

Our family has been at Dodge for a semester and we really appreciate the attention to detail for the 6th grade classes. The programing is top-notch and the educators and administration are consistent, reliable, respectful, and knowledgeable. We are especially impressed with the band program.

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Posted: May 21, 2024

My child was bullied by this girl and they did nothing I guess because they haven’t done anything as severe to be expelled she has gotten in 4 fights and been suspended for this and many other things yet still she has not been expelled and they can’t do anything more because of the tusd code of conduct I have a restraining order for this student for my daughter to be protected it has to be outside of school that she assualts or harrases my daughter or the restraining order does not have affect since it is a public school and they can’t in force the order even though I filed a police report this school doesn’t care about the saftey of the student even when the other student has threatened them .!

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Posted: September 5, 2023

Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School provides a Traditional 5 'R' education focusing on Reading, Writing Arithmetic, Respect and Responsibility.

The school provides rigorous academics in a structured environment with high support systems—as well as opportunities for our students: GATE resource, advanced core classes, high school credit Algebra, high school credit Spanish, a travel program, writing contests, and extracurricular clubs and sports to celebrate diversity and develop leadership skills.

Students attending Dodge are eligible to apply for transfer into the International Bauclaurette Program, which has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities.

Dodge, once again, earned the Arizona State letter grade of B for the SY of 2022-23. Important to note, Magnet Schools of America awarded Dodge the Distinction Merit Award for 2020-2021.

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Posted: December 6, 2019

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Posted: December 6, 2019

My child went to a charter school that was awful for her. She was exhibiting signs of depression and hated going to school. We decided to open enroll in dodge for 6th grade and the difference is profound! She’s having a wonderful experience. In the beginning of school she didn’t have friends and a teacher kindly sat with her at lunch so she wasn’t alone. Now she has a group of good friends and is involved in school sports. I highly recommend Dodge! Best middle school in Tucson!

Posted: July 19, 2018

Homework is given with intent of preparing students for success.

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Leadership classes are available to help students develop skills such as collaborative and public speaking.

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Direct instruction is given in core classes to prevent bullying.

Posted: July 19, 2018

Exceeded expectations. I would recommend for students that are motivated to make the most of their education.

Posted: August 21, 2016

I enrolled my daughter at Dodge because of the recommendation from her fourth grade elementary school teacher and her sixth grade math teacher. My daughter only knew one other student at the school but she was able to thrive successfully. She joined sports and loved the closeness and the encouragement for higher education. Teacher's always told the students WHEN you go to college not IF you go to college. My daughter is a successful AP/honors high school student and tutors kids. Dodge truly has a wonderful staff that makes a difference for our kids future!

Posted: May 27, 2015

Dodge is definitely one of the best middle schools in TUSD. We open-enrolled our 2 sons out of district because we didn't think Dodge was a good fit for our oldest son at the time and didn't like any of the other options for middle schools in the district. However, our daughter attended Dodge and had a very good experience for the most part. She was accepted at both the Doolen GATE program and Dodge but we chose Dodge because we liked that the school stressed college and that the teachers did their best to prepare the students for high school. When we visited during 5th grade, my daughter was very taken in by Ms. Ponticelli whose class was doing a unit on Greece. Unfortunately, Ms. Ponticelli as well as 2 other 6th grade teachers along with Ms. White, the orchestra teacher, have just officially retired. Another thing I really like about Dodge is that it is a 5 'R' school (Reading • Writing • Arithmetic • Respect • Responsibility). The R&R cards encourage and reward good behavior and my daughter loved accumulating points on her card. As I previously mentioned, Dodge is one of the top middle schools in TUSD and the A+ rating it just received is an attestation to this.

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Posted: March 23, 2014

I've had 3 children attend Dodge and my only criticism of the school is the principal. He has NO connection to the students and they don't like or respect him. But in spite of him, the school manages to thrive due to the mostly excellent teachers and strong community. The 6th grade teachers and mostly good, with a strong exception of the 6th grade science teacher who has been there a long time although she is not an effective teacher. But the 7th and 8th grade team is generally exceptional.

Posted: September 29, 2013

This is my family's 7th year at Dodge as all three of my daughters have attended this school. Let me begin by saying that the very team oriented teachers have provided all three of my girls the foundation for moving onto higher level learning in high school. My high school daughters are now taking honors and AP classes without difficulty. Both girls share those concepts that they are glad their middle school teachers taught them and how they are able to use them in their honors and AP classes. The teachers at Dodge respond to your concerns immediately and with a plan if needed. The campus is safe and they have never been a victim of or have seen bullying. The administration cares about parental input. They listen. This school is extremely diverse as the students travel from all over the city to attend Dodge yet overall, the students get along very well. I believe this is due to the uniforms that equalize the students. Dodge has consistently been an Excelling or A rated school and I highly recommend this school. We have been very happy with this school and would do it all over again if we had to.

Posted: September 29, 2013

We came to Dodge Middle School due to it's reputation as a "great school". We have found it to be a supportive learning community, with a great team approach for each grade, and support for every student and their individual needs. Great teachers who really care!

Posted: September 23, 2013

I am so happy with Dodge middle school. It is a small environment where the staff is very attentive and supportive. The learning environment is great. The kids are thriving and go to school happy every day. My boys have learned so much and they have the R and Rs that keep them thriving to do better and better. Thank you Dodge. We love you

Posted: January 19, 2012

We have had 3children graduate from Dodge and we now have a fourth. Our children have graded very well and their confidence has been great. The teachers show their desire for the students to progress. The Principals are involved with Teachers,Students and Parents. I am impressed at the Parent involvemnt in the children and their growth.