Yuma 1 School District

The Yuma 1 School District in Colorado consists of 3 schools serving grades K-12: Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, Yuma High School, and Yuma Middle School. While Yuma High School performs relatively well, ranking in the top 65% of Colorado high schools, the district as a whole struggles to meet state academic standards, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The schools in the Yuma 1 School District face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.58% at Yuma High School to 64.81% at Yuma Middle School. Additionally, the district exhibits potential racial disparities, with Yuma High School and Yuma Middle School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.

While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 12.6 at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School to 15.8 at Yuma High School, the district's academic performance remains a concern, with all three schools performing below state averages in CMAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help these schools improve their performance and provide a better educational experience for their students.