Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Crane 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crane Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Yuma, AZ, covering approximately 41.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crane Middle School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovation, Creativity, and Elevation.
School Rankings
Crane 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 Crane Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1120 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
14%
7%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Middle School's ranking?
Crane Middle School is ranked #1120 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Crane Middle School often compared to?
Crane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, Castle Dome Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Crane Middle School?
554 students attend Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Crane Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% 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 Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crane Middle School offer ?
Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crane Middle School part of?
Crane Middle School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501).
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