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#1751 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Crane Middle School

Middle School · Crane Elementary District (4501) · Yuma, AZ

A Crane Elementary District (4501) middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4450 W 32ND ST, Yuma, AZ 85364

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$10,261
Chronic Absenteeism55.4%

Students at Crane Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Crane Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,686/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,497

Median home value

$204,300

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.0 mi675Compare →
R Pete Woodard JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.8 mi588Compare →
Gila Vista JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–83.7 mi509Compare →
Harvest Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–123.8 mi1,054Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Crane Elementary District (4501)

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$10,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crane Middle School is listed in Crane Elementary District (4501); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crane Middle School

Crane Middle School is a public middle school in Yuma, AZ, part of Crane Elementary District (4501), serving approximately 560 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,751 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crane Middle School

What grades does Crane Middle School serve?

Crane Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Crane Middle School?

Crane Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crane Middle School rank in AZ?

Crane Middle School ranks #1,751 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Crane Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crane Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crane Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crane Middle School a charter school?

No, Crane Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crane Middle School a Title I school?

No, Crane Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.4%
Area population (ZIP 85364)
72,125
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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