Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, Ron Watson 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ron Watson Middle School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 47.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ron Watson Middle School's student population of 548 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ron Watson 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 Ron Watson Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1275 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-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 Ron Watson Middle School's ranking?
Ron Watson Middle School is ranked #1275 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ron Watson Middle School often compared to?
Ron Watson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Dome Middle School, James D Price School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ron Watson Middle School?
548 students attend Ron Watson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ron Watson Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ron Watson Middle School?
Ron Watson Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ron Watson Middle School offer ?
Ron Watson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ron Watson Middle School part of?
Ron Watson Middle School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).
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