Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, R Pete Woodard Jr High 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
R Pete Woodard Jr High School's student population of 588 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
R Pete Woodard Jr High 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 R Pete Woodard Jr High School is 0.31, 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
#1323 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Pete Woodard Jr High School's ranking?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School is ranked #1323 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are R Pete Woodard Jr High School often compared to?
R Pete Woodard Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fourth Avenue Junior High School, Desert View Middle & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
588 students attend R Pete Woodard Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of R Pete Woodard Jr High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does R Pete Woodard Jr High School offer ?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R Pete Woodard Jr High School part of?
R Pete Woodard Jr High School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).
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