Ron Watson Middle School

ronwatson.yuma.org

503 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ron Watson Middle School, located at 9851 E. 28th St. in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent educational institution serving the Yuma community. Part of the Yuma School District One, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-school experience that focuses on academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development for students in their formative years. The campus serves as a central hub for local youth, striving to foster a safe and inclusive environment where students can transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By focusing on critical thinking and collaborative learning, Ron Watson Middle School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Through the dedicated efforts of its faculty and staff, the school remains committed to supporting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the families and the broader Yuma community.

503

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ron Watson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	306
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
306 (60.8 %)
White
167 (33.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.4 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-7400
Website:	http://ronwatson.yuma.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 161

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 164