Below Average
#1591 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Ron Watson Middle School
Middle School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Elementary District (4499) middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9851 E 28TH ST, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ron Watson Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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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Where Ron Watson 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$68,358
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85365; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Fourth Avenue Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 356 | Compare → |
| Gila Vista JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| R Pete Woodard JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Ron Watson Middle School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ron Watson Middle School
Ron Watson Middle School is a public middle school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ron Watson Middle School
What grades does Ron Watson Middle School serve?
Ron Watson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ron Watson Middle School?
Ron Watson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Watson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Watson Middle School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ron Watson Middle School rank in AZ?
Ron Watson Middle School ranks #1,591 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ron Watson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ron Watson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ron Watson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ron Watson Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ron Watson Middle School a charter school?
No, Ron Watson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ron Watson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ron Watson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (928) 502-7400
- Area population (ZIP 85365)
- 53,149
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 85365; 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
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