Gila Vista Junior High School
Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: (928) 782-5174
Fax: (928) 782-1483
District: Yuma Elementary District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 551 students
Gila Vista Junior High School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a public middle school in the Yuma Elementary District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Gila Vista Junior High School is a public school located in Yuma, AZ. 551 students attend Gila Vista Junior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Arizona Academic Standards Assessment data from Arizona Department of Education, and using 2025 Arizona Science Field Test data from Arizona Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Arizona Department of Education. |
Posted: July 10, 2026
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Posted: July 10, 2026
As a student, I am writing this review to highlight how unsafe this school is for female students. When a boundary is crossed, the school handles it with an insanely low amount of regard for that student and when they ask for updates, they are often given dismissive and vague answers to leave serious incidents behind just because they cant hold accountability. Media shows similar results of the school dismissing things like assaults and failing to notify the victims legal guardians or police if the event is serious. If you are a female student or a parent of one, please be aware that this is an unreliable institution when it comes to safety of students. You are completely alone and you have to advocate for yourself with no support from the school.
Posted: August 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 they already have a bad mental health. The staff also lack professionalism. I've witnessed the office ladies giving me rude looks and even saying profanity even though it is discouraged in this school.
Posted: August 15, 2025
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Posted: July 4, 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.
Posted: July 4, 2025
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Posted: October 19, 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.
Posted: April 2, 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.
Posted: August 9, 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.
Posted: August 2, 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.
Posted: December 10, 2009
Posted: June 2, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleza Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yuma | AZ | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Kerley Ranch Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yuma | AZ | 0.8 mi | |
| 3 | Victoria Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yuma | AZ | 1.8 mi | |
| 4 | Ocotillo Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yuma | AZ | 5.6 mi | |
| 5 | Foothills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yuma | AZ | 7.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Yuma MCAS | 2.6 mi. |
| Yuma Proving Ground | 18.1 mi. |
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