Gila Vista Jr High School vs R Pete Woodard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gila Vista Jr High School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | Gila Vista Jr High School Yuma, Arizona | R Pete Woodard Jr High School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 203 | #164 of 203 |
| National rank | #14845 of 15,369 | #14475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Pete Woodard Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 12.6).
- •R Pete Woodard Jr High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Gila Vista Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •R Pete Woodard Jr High School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.0).
- •R Pete Woodard Jr High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 551.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gila Vista Jr High School better than R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), R Pete Woodard Jr High School ranks higher (15.7 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gila Vista Jr High School and R Pete Woodard Jr High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gila Vista Jr High School: 551. R Pete Woodard Jr High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gila Vista Jr High School and R Pete Woodard Jr High School rank in Arizona?
Gila Vista Jr High School is 174th of 203 and R Pete Woodard Jr High School is 164th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).