Yuma Middle School

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

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:
279^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,853

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: 13.4

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.4%

White:

38.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yuma Middle School ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.71. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.4%), White (38.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yuma Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Yuma Middle School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 279^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Yuma Middle School in the ranking list.)

Yuma 1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma 1 School District 76^th 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
2004	19.19	286^th	336	14.9%
2005	29.55	257^th	340	24.4%
2006	38.68	235^th	346	32.1%
2007	35.35	262^nd	360	27.2%
2008	26.33	286^th	362	21.0%
2009	36.55	260^th	377	31.0%
2010	50.20	215^th	409	47.4%
2011	48.50	241^st	422	42.9%
2012	39.28	275^th	425	35.3%
2013	33.22	325^th	454	28.4%
2014	29.15	339^th	461	26.5%
2015	31.00	295^th	436	32.3%
2016	23.72	315^th	400	21.3%
2017	41.59	224^th	424	47.2%
2018	35.28	260^th	418	37.8%
2019	34.69	284^th	458	38.0%
2021	27.28	276^th	369	25.2%
2022	28.67	299^th	448	33.3%
2023	45.27	234^th	480	51.3%
2024	34.71	279^th	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	85^th	222	61.7%
2019	38.04	144^th	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
2018	40.68	179^th	315	43.2%
2019	41.39	197^th	352	44.0%
2021	11.00	245^th	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
2018	33.77	196^th	317	38.2%
2019	21.26	262^nd	343	23.6%
2021	33.02	162^nd	249	34.9%
2022	28.19	215^th	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
2018	45.88	83^rd	165	49.7%
2021	31.50	62^nd	83	25.3%
2022	46.56	78^th	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	182^nd	283	35.7%
2021	16.70	181^st	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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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	Total
2002	219	2	1	118	5	n/a	n/a	345
2003	219	2	1	118	5	n/a	n/a	345
2004	212	0	1	129	4	n/a	n/a	346
2005	212	0	0	141	5	n/a	n/a	358
2006	152	0	0	98	2	n/a	n/a	252
2007	143	1	1	103	0	n/a	n/a	248
2008	158	1	1	105	1	n/a	n/a	266
2009	148	1	2	112	1	n/a	n/a	264
2010	71	1	1	52	1	n/a	n/a	126
2011	71	0	0	52	1	0	1	125
2012	111	0	1	124	0	0	3	239
2013	100	0	1	123	0	0	2	226
2014	100	0	0	124	0	0	1	225
2015	105	0	1	128	0	0	0	234
2016	119	0	0	129	0	0	1	249
2017	116	2	0	137	0	0	2	257
2018	112	2	0	126	0	0	2	242
2019	122	0	0	135	0	0	2	259
2020	123	0	0	145	0	0	0	268
2021	109	0	0	154	0	0	0	263
2022	107	2	0	147	0	0	0	256
2023	92	3	0	137	0	0	1	233
2024	88	0	0	140	0	0	0	228

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
2024	228	16.8	13.4	72.4

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
2024	228	16.8	13.4	72.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Yuma Middle School

Year	Total 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 284^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 234^th 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)	19.4	23.5	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Yuma 1 School District)	19.4	23.5	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)	29	27.5	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	29	27.5	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)	16.1	27.5	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	16.1	27.5	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)	37.5	50	12.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	37.5	50	12.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)	19.6	32.6	13%
6th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	19.6	32.6	13%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)	41.9	24.5	17.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	41.9	24.5	17.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)	29	22.4	6.6%
7th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	29	22.4	6.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Yuma Middle School)	25	40.6	15.6%
8th Grade Science (Yuma 1 School District)	25	40.6	15.6%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)	33.9	40.6	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	33.9	40.6	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Yuma Middle School)	32.1	31.3	0.8%
8th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	32.1	31.3	0.8%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma Middle School)	35.6	34.8	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	35.9	32.4	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Yuma Middle School)	24.2	28.1	3.9%
All Grades Math (Yuma 1 School District)	25.2	31.1	5.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	233	10%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	135	137	1.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	92	24.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	64.8%	2.8%

Schools Near Yuma Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Yuma Middle School	Public	5-8	500 South Elm	Yuma	80759	Yuma County	Yuma 1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 848-2000	228	17	13.4	72.4%	88 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	140 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.7	279^th of 485 public middle schools	42.5%		45.3	234^th of 480 public middle schools	51.3%	45	32.1	32.6	45.9	29.4	34.7	29.6	25.6	26.3	23.5	26.6	16.7	25.8	$12,853
Lone Star Middle School	Public	7-8	44940 County Road 54	Otis	80743	Washington County	Lone Star School District No. 101	No	No	No	No	(970) 848-2778	24	2	14.5	54.2%	17 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$18,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Yuma Middle School

What high school do graduates of Yuma Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Yuma Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Yuma Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Yuma Middle School?

Students at Yuma Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 39% White.

Is Yuma Middle School a good school?

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

What district is Yuma Middle School in?

Yuma 1 School District

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