Yuma Elementary School
Yuma Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Yuma Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Yuma Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Yuma Elementary School's student population of 191 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Yuma Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Yuma Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #38 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 90-94% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 99% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Yuma Elementary School is Gate City High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gate City Middle School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shoemaker Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gate City Shoemaker Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 80%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 565 students10
3.4 miles
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002 3.4 PK-6 565 - Gate City Gate City High School Math: 83% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 10-12 | 492 students10
3.8 miles
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522 3.8 10-12 492 - Gate City Gate City Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-9 | 487 students10
3.8 miles
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065 3.8 7-9 487 - Gate City Renaissance/scott Co Alternative School
3.9 miles
C/o Scott Co Public Schls, 340
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118 3.9 n/a n/a - Weber City Weber City Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 329 students10
4.0 miles
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981 4 PK-6 329
School Reviews
| 5 I think Yuma is a good school but i believe they have to much homework for the kids. When my kids get home do homework and eat its time for bed. I would feel better if they would split it up into two days one day for english and math and the next for science and history. Or if they would hand out all assighnments on monday and say return them the following monday tha way the kids could do some of it over the weekends. Other than the issue with having to much homework i believe it to be a good school. The teachers their are great and the kids do learn alot.The parents are always welcome to be involved and that to is nice. I wish they would just find an easier way to deal with all the homework, kids need to have time to play and exercise too. - Posted by Parent - tiffy |
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