Castle Dome Middle School

castledome.yuma.org/

939 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Castle Dome Middle School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent educational institution serving students in the Yuma School District One. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a residential area of Yuma and prides itself on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development to prepare students for the demands of high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, science, and English language arts, Castle Dome offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By utilizing modern instructional techniques and prioritizing a supportive campus culture, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve personal and academic success within the Yuma community.

939

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Dome Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	716
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
716 (76.3%)
White
198 (21.1%)
Black
10 (1.1%)
Two or More
7 (0.7%)
Asian
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-7300
Website:	http://castledome.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 306