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Fourth Avenue Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 421 students

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Posted May 19, 2009

this school is the best is has open many oportunities for my child! i hope they keep doing the same with all the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2009

They are the worst school I have ever seen in my life
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
22%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

217 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 91% 41%
White 6% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A51%
English language learners 29%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 99% 81%
English 1% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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450 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
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Phone: (928) 783-2193

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