Yuma Middle School

500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 228 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yuma Middle School's student population of 228 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Yuma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuma Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1165 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21%
32%
33%
45%
(20-21)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuma Middle School's ranking?
Yuma Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 1,779 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
228 students attend Yuma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yuma Middle School students are Hispanic, and 39% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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