Yuma Middle School

500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 233 students in grades 5-8, Yuma Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yuma Middle School's student population of 233 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Yuma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuma Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1165 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Yuma Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yuma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yuma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yuma Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Yuma Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
40%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Yuma Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yuma Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Yuma Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuma Middle School's ranking?
Yuma Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Yuma Middle School?
233 students attend Yuma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Yuma Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuma Middle School?
Yuma Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yuma Middle School offer ?
Yuma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Yuma Middle School part of?
Yuma Middle School is part of Yuma 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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