For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 85365, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ are Ron Watson Middle School and Castle Dome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85365 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85365, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85365, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
85365, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85365, AZ include Ron Watson Middle School and Castle Dome Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85365?
2 public middle schools are located in 85365.
What is the racial composition of students in 85365?
85365 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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