Summary:
The Crane Elementary District in Yuma, Arizona is home to two middle schools: Centennial Middle School and Crane Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average.
Academically, neither school stands out as a top performer. Centennial Middle School has slightly higher proficiency rates than Crane Middle School, but both schools struggle, with proficiency rates in the 30% range for 7th and 8th grade ELA, well below the state average. Dropout rates also vary, with Crane Middle School having a higher dropout rate of 8.5% compared to 2.8% at Centennial Middle School.
The schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, with over 87% of students identifying as Hispanic at both schools. Additionally, a significant percentage of students at these schools come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 76.78% of Centennial Middle School students and 66.89% of Crane Middle School students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic challenges likely contribute to the academic performance issues faced by the schools, which are part of the Crane Elementary District.
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