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Castle Dome Middle School vs. Desert View Academy

Should you attend Castle Dome Middle School or Desert View Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Castle Dome Middle School
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Desert View Academy
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Desert View Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 917 students in grades 6-8, Castle Dome Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 931 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert View Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-6
Total Students
917 students
931 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Castle Dome Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert View Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Castle Dome Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert View Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Castle Dome Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Castle Dome Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#1385 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#319 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Castle Dome Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert View Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castle Dome Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert View Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castle Dome Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert View Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Castle Dome Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Desert View Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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158
Grade 1 Students
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166
Grade 2 Students
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151
Grade 3 Students
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146
Grade 4 Students
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158
Grade 5 Students
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152
Grade 6 Students
296
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Grade 7 Students
317
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Grade 8 Students
304
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert View Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert View Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert View Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert View Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert View Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Castle Dome Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.37
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Castle Dome Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert View Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Castle Dome Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert View Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Castle Dome Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yuma Elementary District (4499) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert View Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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