Ron Watson Middle School

Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone: (928) 502-7400
Fax: (928) 502-7403
District: Yuma Elementary District

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 6,7,8 • 547 students

Ron Watson Middle School, a public school located in Yuma, AZ, serves grades 6-8 in the Yuma Elementary District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Ron Watson Middle School is a public school located in Yuma, AZ. 547 students attend Ron Watson Middle School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 3/10 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: September 6, 2025

Hello I use to be a student at ron watson, I was constantly bullied and when I told the principal about it with a friend she called me suspicious and got mad at the both of us, Ive been getting bullied since 6th grade from my own friends and the school doesn’t do anything about it, me and my friend have been finding mold in the food and when we told someone they just said ew and didn’t do anything. all the teachers do is yell at students and don't help them learn, especially with ones with autism or ADHD, which its really hard for me to focus on stuff and all the teachers do is not help or take away stuff the students would enjoy, and also one of the teachers said the n word, I would sometimes draw in class and my teacher grabbed my sketch book and slid it to the ground, I would not recommend this school at all because it really made my mental health bad and the teaching is horrible.

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Posted: June 2, 2024

I am deeply disappointed with the overall experience at Ron Watson Middle School. The school has consistently failed to provide a supportive and enriching educational environment, particularly for students with special needs. Communication from the staff is severely lacking, and there appears to be a significant disconnect between the administration and the needs of the students. The reliance on digital devices over meaningful, interactive learning has been detrimental to my child’s academic progress and emotional well-being.

Despite raising concerns multiple times, there has been no substantial effort to address or rectify the issues. It is clear that the school is not adequately equipped or willing to meet the diverse needs of its students. I strongly urge prospective parents to consider these factors when evaluating Ron Watson Middle School.

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Posted: September 28, 2020

This is an Excellent school with Excellent staff! Everyone works hard to support students both academically and socially/emotionally.

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Posted: May 14, 2017

They have a wolf card and 12 reasons you can get in trouble, I feel like the teachers just try to find a way to get your card out of you. 3 marks = 1 detention but overall the office staff is nice but pe, don't do it, unless you like running miles. I would suggest art and music as they are easy a's and b's

Posted: December 13, 2016

All they do is don't do this again yeah some school policy.

Posted: December 13, 2016

Focus on giving student work more then teaching.

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Posted: December 13, 2016

Teacher do there jobs just yell for no reason all the time.

Posted: December 13, 2016

Because of the mean teachers all alll the pressure they put on you it makes it hard to focus on anything for me

Posted: December 13, 2016

HORRIBLE EVER school I ever been too fix the staff WORST SCHOOL I EVER BEEN TOO........

Posted: August 7, 2013

I use to be a student of RWMS I am WELL known at that school for being a trouble maker but you know what the teachers and staff AND including the principle there all helped me become a better person unlike some schools the staff there take the time to talk to you and help you and make your day better. As for education they do help you some even offer to use there lunch break and help the students. as for some little kids out there that complain about school some just complain because they don't want to do anything in school they expect for them to be the center of attention they need to get up and ask for the help. When I needed help I stood up and asked for it I didn't just sit an wait for the teacher to offer it so a lot of parents complaining about this school make sure you talk to your kid first and don't just judge the teachers I appreciate the teachers helping me there one of them is actually my favorite teacher in the world an still is she helped me get through a lot and pushed me to become a better person and I visit that school here and there from time to time this school is not bad and is no different from any other school.

Posted: September 27, 2012

I was recently told at a parent teacher conference that my student was failing because there are too many trouble makers in his class and the teachers do not have time to help him. This is bull....my child suffers because they administration will not do anything about those few who are causing problems. There is also a lot of bullying at this school and the principal HAS AND WILL set up children to be bullied....my child is one who spoke up and told the truth about an incident that happened and now has been cussed at daily and called a snitch, he was also assaulted on the bus. I am going to transfer my child as soon as possible.

Posted: July 23, 2012

Is luck on your side? My student was lucky to have nice teachers. Although having some nice teachers isn't what it's all about. I'm sure the teachers do their best with the resources given to them, but overall the quality of teaching is less than par, sorry for the few teachers that know how to teach! The office staff changed and too bad their Vice Principal has moved to another school. He was a good one, the backbone of this school, but now he's gone! The counselor needs to be replaced, period. Less important, but still needs mentioning is the sports program. It is there, but basically a big disappointment. Instead of feeling like a winner, kids will feel the opposite. Some coaches have the best attitude, but lack in coaching skills. Some just should not be coaching anything. Thank goodness for the few parents that tried to help. On a positive note, high school is just around the corner?

Posted: August 10, 2011

Hi im a stundent at ron watson i am a sixth grader i really like the teachers there they are really nice and also the do very fun educational stuff and its very big school i guess there is a sixth grade building a seventh grade building and a eighth grade building i like ron watson middle it is an awesome school i cant wait to finish this year.

Posted: June 4, 2011

I am sooooo disappointed in this school. My student needed help I had meetings with teachers and the principal, I was assured they would test her and also provide help with the math. None of that happened and my student failed Math. She went from 5 yrs of honor roll in her elementary school, to failing classes. This is awful. I do NOT recommend this school to anyone that has students who might need help as they will not get it at RWMS. I hope moving her to a school that seems to care about their students will help her get back on track. They have caused a huge concern for us as now our daughter thinks school is boring and no fun and no one cares to help her. Good idea to think about a different school. Understandable why Arizona has such low ratings when you have teachers that don't care about the student.

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