Yuma Middle School

Summary:

Yuma Middle School is a public middle school in Yuma, Colorado, serving 233 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Yuma 1 School District, which is ranked 76 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yuma Middle School faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance compared to state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (34.7%) and Math (26.6%) are significantly lower than the Colorado averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools, with a ranking of 279 out of 485 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's overall rating from SchoolDigger is 2 out of 5 stars. Interestingly, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students generally outperforming White students, but female students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively lower.

In comparison, the only nearby school included in the data is Lone Star Middle School, which is located approximately 17 miles from Yuma Middle School. Lone Star Middle School has a much smaller enrollment of 24 students and a higher percentage of White students (66.67%) compared to Yuma Middle School. Additionally, Lone Star Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.5%) and a lower student-to-teacher ratio (11.4) compared to Yuma Middle School, suggesting that Yuma Middle School may face unique challenges in serving a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 500 South Elm
       Yuma, CO  80759-2725


(970) 848-2000

District: Yuma 1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,853 Help


Students who attend Yuma Middle School usually attend:

High:    Yuma High School

Feeder schools for Yuma Middle School:

Elementary:    Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  233

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.8%
White:
39.5%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Compare Details Yuma Middle School ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yuma Middle School is $12,853.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Yuma Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Middle School 279th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Yuma Middle School in the ranking list.)

Yuma 1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma 1 School District 76th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yuma Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.19 286th 336 14.9%
2005 29.55 257th 340 24.4%
2006 38.68 235th 346 32.1%
2007 35.35 262nd 360 27.2%
2008 26.33 286th 362 21.0%
2009 36.55 260th 377 31.0%
2010 50.20 215th 409 47.4%
2011 48.50 241st 422 42.9%
2012 39.28 275th 425 35.3%
2013 33.22 325th 454 28.4%
2014 29.15 339th 461 26.5%
2015 31.00 295th 436 32.3%
2016 23.72 315th 400 21.3%
2017 41.59 224th 424 47.2%
2018 35.28 260th 418 37.8%
2019 34.69 284th 458 38.0%
2021 27.28 276th 369 25.2%
2022 28.67 299th 448 33.3%
2023 45.27 234th 480 51.3%
2024 34.71 279th 485 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 85th 222 61.7%
2019 38.04 144th 240 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 179th 315 43.2%
2019 41.39 197th 352 44.0%
2021 11.00 245th 254 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.77 196th 317 38.2%
2019 21.26 262nd 343 23.6%
2021 33.02 162nd 249 34.9%
2022 28.19 215th 328 34.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.88 83rd 165 49.7%
2021 31.50 62nd 83 25.3%
2022 46.56 78th 169 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Yuma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.00 182nd 283 35.7%
2021 16.70 181st 203 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Yuma Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 219 2 1 118 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 219 2 1 118 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 212 0 1 129 4 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 212 0 0 141 5 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 152 0 0 98 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2007 143 1 1 103 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 158 1 1 105 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 148 1 2 112 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 71 1 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2011 71 0 0 52 1 0 1 0 125
2012 111 0 1 124 0 0 3 0 239
2013 100 0 1 123 0 0 2 0 226
2014 100 0 0 124 0 0 1 0 225
2015 105 0 1 128 0 0 0 0 234
2016 119 0 0 129 0 0 1 0 249
2017 116 2 0 137 0 0 2 0 257
2018 112 2 0 126 0 0 2 0 242
2019 122 0 0 135 0 0 2 0 259
2020 123 0 0 145 0 0 0 0 268
2021 109 0 0 154 0 0 0 0 263
2022 107 2 0 147 0 0 0 0 256
2023 92 3 0 137 0 0 1 0 233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yuma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 345 25.7 13.4 53.6
2003 345 25.7 13.4 53.6
2004 346 25.0 13.8 55.8
2005 358 25.7 13.9 56.7
2006 252 25.0 10.1 53.2
2007 248 22.1 11.2 51.2
2008 266 20.3 13.1 53.8
2009 264 19.9 13.3 50
2010 126 9.1 13.8 43.7
2011 125 8.9 13.9 49.6
2012 239 17.3 13.7 64
2013 226 19.5 11.5 69
2014 225 24.5 9.1 69.3
2015 234 20.0 11.7 61.1
2016 249 22.0 11.3 65.1
2017 257 22.2 11.5 63.4
2018 242 20.2 11.9 62.4
2019 259 19.9 12.9 67.6
2020 268 19.6 13.6 64.6
2021 263 18.5 14.2 66.9
2022 256 18.4 13.8 67.2
2023 233 16.8 13.8 64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yuma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 345 25.7 13.4 53.6
2003 345 25.7 13.4 53.6
2004 346 25.0 13.8 55.8
2005 358 25.7 13.9 56.7
2006 252 25.0 10.1 53.2
2007 248 22.1 11.2 51.2
2008 266 20.3 13.1 53.8
2009 264 19.9 13.3 50
2010 126 9.1 13.8 43.7
2011 125 8.9 13.9 49.6
2012 239 17.3 13.7 64
2013 226 19.5 11.5 69
2014 225 24.5 9.1 69.3
2015 234 20.0 11.7 61.1
2016 249 22.0 11.3 65.1
2017 257 22.2 11.5 63.4
2018 242 20.2 11.9 62.4
2019 259 19.9 12.9 67.6
2020 268 19.6 13.6 64.6
2021 263 18.5 14.2 66.9
2022 256 18.4 13.8 67.2
2023 233 16.8 13.8 64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yuma Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,181
2020 $10,333
2021 $10,834
2022 $11,529
2023 $12,853

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yuma Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 480 Middle schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Yuma Middle School)19.423.5
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Yuma 1 School District)19.423.5
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)2927.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)2927.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)16.127.5
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)16.127.5
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)37.550
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)37.550
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)19.632.6
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)19.632.6
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)41.924.5
 17.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)41.924.5
 17.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)2922.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)2922.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Yuma Middle School)2540.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Science (Yuma 1 School District)2540.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)33.940.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)33.940.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)32.131.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)32.131.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)35.634.8
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)35.932.4
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Yuma Middle School)24.228.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Yuma 1 School District)25.231.1
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259233
 10%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic135137
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12292
 24.6%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%64.8%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yuma Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended Yuma Middle School.

Students at Yuma Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 39% White, 1% African American.

Students who attend Yuma Middle School usually go on to attend Yuma High School

Yuma Middle School ranks 279th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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