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Gila Vista Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 530 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 10, 2011

I also use to go to this school. My 11 year old started today. He loves it he says. My 19year oldliked it as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2010

So, besides these comments made by teachers years ago, no recent updates? I guess the school either has nothing exeptional to offer or this site is useless.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

this school is great the kids have fun and thats what is importent. the teachersare kind and work hard and never fail.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2005

This is the funnest and greatest school ever. Its the best. The teachers are great and fun in non-stop.
—Submitted by VALERIE UEMURA, a student


Posted January 24, 2005

Awesome! Thats all that needs to be said.The teachers are great Mr.Tyndall the best principal ever.Officer Fell is wonderful! The kids just love him,very helpful to both the kids and parents.This is the best school in Yuma.I will recommend this school to everyone.Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2003

Gila Vista gives students every opportunity to get a good education. Also, in the past two years, Gila Vista has doubled the amount of students in the advanced placement classes as well as implementing effective interventions for struggling students.


Posted October 15, 2002

Gila Vista is a good school with carring teachers.


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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

274 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%
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 Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • 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 64% 41%
White 29% 45%
Black 3% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2% 6%
Asian 2% 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A51%
English language learners 12%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 96% 81%
English 3% 12%
Other Non-Indian 1% 1%
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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2245 S. Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
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Phone: (928) 782-5174

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