Ron Watson Middle School

About Ron Watson Middle School

Ron Watson Middle School is a vibrant learning environment located in the heart of the city. The school is dedicated to providing quality education to its students, and strives to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Ron Watson Middle School offers a variety of classes and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student body. From physical education to music and art classes, the school has something for everyone. Students can also participate in clubs and organizations, such as the student council and robotics team. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports and after-school programs. Ron Watson Middle School is committed to helping its students achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a focus on student achievement, Ron Watson Middle School is a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	9851 E 28th St Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone:	(928) 502-7400
Site:	ronwatson.yuma.org
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	515 students

Overview Ron Watson Middle School

Ron Watson Middle School serves 515 students in grades 6-8.
Ron Watson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Ron Watson Middle School

Ron Watson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ron Watson Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.