Gila Vista Junior High School

Gila Vista Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2245 S Arizona Ave,  Yuma, AZ
Yuma Elementary School District One
3.0
3.5
509 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
12%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
526:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
81.9%
White
14.5%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
9/19/2018
The teachers are so polite here and will do anything for a kid. The staff if well trained, and I'm not pointing fingers but one teacher here is beyond rude. A student turned in an assignment and the teacher gave them an F and said "it was never handed in." Later, the parents came in and the teacher looked and found it and asked for the student to apologize even though it was their fault. All of the rest of the teachers are nice. One kid with down syndrome attends normal classes and teachers know exactly how to handle him. They calm him down and there you have it, Gila Vista.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
1.0 other
8/15/2025
As a former student, this school is horrible especially if you're a person of color. They don't do anything about racism, homophobia, bullying, and sexism. They also made me feel like I had to do absolutely amazing because all my siblings went there before me. Don't put your child in this school if...
1.0 other
7/5/2025
This school was horrible for me and ruined my mental health. They did almost nothing about racism or bullying. When I went to a new school, my mental health improved. Also, the principal would always target me because my siblings went there before me and it was honestly exhausting.
5.0 parent
10/20/2014
From the teachers to the principal great school all around! Mr. Tyndall is a person I had the pleasure to meet with, that goes above an beyond for the students and really cares about making a difference. I'm very happy my son got to experience his 8th grade here.
5.0 parent
4/3/2014
My son attends this school. The teachers work very hard to help students succeed. Many programs are offered like Avid, student council, awc educational talent search,national junior honor society,And other activities like tutoring are available.

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Gila Vista Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Yuma, AZ and is served by the Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 509 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Gila Vista Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $218,695. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stedy- Vista High Satellite, Arizona Western College, Kofa High School, and more. Learn more about what Yuma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gila Vista Junior High School.

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