Serving 223 students in grades 5-8, Yuma Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yuma Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Yuma school district, encompassing approximately 733.1 square miles in and around Yuma, CO, with average distances to the zone edges reaching up to 24.3 miles and typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuma Middle School's student population of 223 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yuma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuma Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuma Middle School's ranking?
Yuma Middle School is ranked #1025 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Yuma Middle School?
223 students attend Yuma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yuma Middle School students are Hispanic, and 42% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yuma Middle School?
Yuma Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yuma Middle School offer ?
Yuma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yuma Middle School part of?
Yuma Middle School is part of Yuma 1 School District.
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