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Yuma Middle School

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Yuma Middle School ranks 307 th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

307^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Colorado middle schools

Summary

Yuma Middle School is a public middle school in Yuma, Colorado, serving 228 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Yuma 1 School District, which is ranked 92 out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yuma Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 2024-2025 of 35.8% in English Language Arts, 26.3% in Math, and 39% in Science, compared to state averages of 44.8%, 35.9%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, tending to perform below their peers in the state. Additionally, Yuma Middle School has experienced concerning increases in dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, reaching 1.9% and 27.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, respectively.

The only nearby middle school, Lone Star Middle School, is much smaller (24 students) and has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (54.17%) compared to Yuma Middle School (72.37%). This limited option for families in the Yuma area highlights the need for the school and district leadership to prioritize addressing the academic challenges and student engagement issues faced by Yuma Middle School.

223

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,777

Per pupil spending ?

62.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 South Elm
Yuma, CO 80759-2725

(970) 848-2000

District: Yuma 1 School District

Students who attend Yuma Middle School usually attend:

High:

Yuma High School

Feeder schools for Yuma Middle School:

Elementary:

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.8%

White:

41.7%

Two or more races:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (32% vs 40% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg30%

Colorado avg40%

307^th of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 115Yuma 1 School District among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	307 of 469	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.7	279 of 485	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.3	234 of 480	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	28.7	299 of 448	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.3	276 of 369	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.7	284 of 458	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.3	260 of 418	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.6	224 of 424	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	23.7	315 of 400	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.0	295 of 436	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	29.1	339 of 461	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.2	325 of 454	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.3	275 of 425	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.5	241 of 422	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.2	215 of 409	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.6	260 of 377	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	26.3	286 of 362	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.3	262 of 360	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.7	235 of 346	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	29.6	257 of 340	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	19.2	286 of 336	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	222 of 347	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	11.0	245 of 254	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.4	197 of 352	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	179 of 315	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	165 of 218	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.6	78 of 169	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.5	62 of 83	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.9	83 of 165	49.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	37.6	147 of 241	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.0	144 of 240	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.4	85 of 222	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	209 of 352	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.2	215 of 328	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.0	162 of 249	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.3	262 of 343	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	196 of 317	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	187 of 275	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.7	181 of 203	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.0	182 of 283	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)41st percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)36th percentile~ school

White (2025)32nd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)24th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Science38%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-9 vs state

Math26%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)					CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	223	17	13.1	62.8%	93 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	31.2	307^th of 469 public middle schools	34.5%		34.7	279^th of 485 public middle schools	42.5%	28	48.1	26.3	35.9	33.3	35.8	34.0	22.8	15.4	31.7	26.3	37.7	39.0	$13,777
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	19	2	12.3	47.4%	16 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$22,329

Frequently Asked Questions about Yuma Middle School

How many students attend Yuma Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 223 students attended Yuma Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Yuma Middle School?

Students at Yuma Middle School are 58% Hispanic, 42% White.

What district is Yuma Middle School in?

Yuma 1 School District

Is Yuma Middle School a good school?

Yuma Middle School ranks 307^th of 469 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Yuma Middle School attend?

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

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