Excellent
#119 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 6% in state
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
450 W 6TH ST, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Hall Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dorothy Hall Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Desert Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| James B Rolle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy Hall Elementary is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Hall Elementary
Dorothy Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Hall Elementary
What grades does Dorothy Hall Elementary serve?
Dorothy Hall Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hall Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Hall Elementary rank in AZ?
Dorothy Hall Elementary ranks #119 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Dorothy Hall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Hall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Dorothy Hall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Hall Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Dorothy Hall Elementary a charter school?
No, Dorothy Hall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy Hall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Hall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (928) 502-8300
- 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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