Summary:
The city of Yuma, Colorado is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, Yuma High School, and Yuma Middle School. These schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.58% to 64.81%.
Academically, the schools in Yuma struggle to meet district and state averages, with Kenneth P Morris Elementary School and Yuma Middle School consistently underperforming in both English Language Arts and Math. Yuma High School has more mixed results, with some areas performing better than the district and state, while others fall behind. The racial makeup of the schools is diverse, with a significant Hispanic student population ranging from 48.92% to 58.8%.
Overall, the schools in Yuma, Colorado face challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for their diverse student population, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing these socioeconomic and academic disparities should be a priority for the Yuma 1 School District to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
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