Yuma 1 School District
School District · Yuma, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Yuma 1 School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yuma 1 School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Yuma High School
Yuma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yuma Middle School
Yuma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
Yuma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#113 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,299
$2,859 vs Colorado median
District size
843 students
Typical than Colorado median
The short answer
Yuma 1 School District ranks #113 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Yuma 1 School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yuma High School (6.5/10), Yuma Middle School (6.5/10), and Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Yuma 1 School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuma High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Yuma Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kenneth P Morris Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yuma 1 School District
Yuma 1 School District is a Yuma, Colorado school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 843 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,299 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Yuma 1 School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Yuma Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Yuma 1 School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Yuma 1 School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yuma 1 School District with test data.
Schools in Yuma 1 School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Yuma
- Total Enrollment
- 843
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma 1 School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Yuma 1 School District?
The average composite rating for Yuma 1 School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma 1 School District spends $12,299 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yuma 1 School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yuma 1 School District is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yuma 1 School District?
Yuma Middle School is the highest-rated school in Yuma 1 School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Yuma 1 School District?
Across schools in Yuma 1 School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yuma 1 School District compare to other districts in Colorado?
Yuma 1 School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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