Serving 939 students in grades 6-8, Castle Dome Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castle Dome Middle School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an area of approximately 286.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being 24.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Dome Middle School's student population of 939 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Castle Dome Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Dome Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Dome Middle School's ranking?
Castle Dome Middle School is ranked #1385 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Castle Dome Middle School often compared to?
Castle Dome Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crane Middle School, Gila Vista Jr High School, Ron Watson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Castle Dome Middle School?
939 students attend Castle Dome Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Castle Dome Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castle Dome Middle School?
Castle Dome Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Castle Dome Middle School offer ?
Castle Dome Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Castle Dome Middle School part of?
Castle Dome Middle School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).
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