Dobie Middle school is a Title I school; at least 95 % receive free or reduced lunch, because the family income is below the poverty level. We have a great number of students who are new to our country. Our school serves one of the highest number of refugee students that come from all over the world. In addition to refugees we have a large population from Latin America.

Our school started a Mariachi program last year, but the school is not able to fund the program due to lack of funds. Last year the Mariachi band participated in UIL competition for the first time. Unlike other groups, who were dressed in beautiful, professional Mariachi outfits, our students were wearing makeshift outfits. A $1000 Awesome Foundation grant will go towards funding Mariachi costumes for our students to perform in.