Summary:
The three middle schools located in the 85365 zip code area of Yuma, Arizona - Castle Dome Middle School, Ron Watson Middle School, and Gila Vista Junior High School - are all performing below the state average on academic metrics, with low proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the schools have relatively high dropout rates compared to the state average.
All three middle schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8. For example, in 8th grade Science, the state average proficiency rate is 30%, while the schools range from 12% to 25% proficiency. The schools also lag behind the Yuma Elementary District average on most test score metrics. Additionally, the schools have a 5.2% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average.
The data suggests a systemic issue within the Yuma Elementary District, as all three middle schools are struggling academically. The relatively low spending per student, ranging from $5,882 to $7,251, may be a contributing factor to the schools' underperformance. Additionally, the high dropout rates and the district's low ranking and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate a need to address student engagement and support systems to help keep students in school and improve educational outcomes for the community.
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