Kino Junior High School

848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Kino Junior High School serves 1,029 students in grades 7-8.
Kino Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kino Junior High School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,029 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Kino Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kino Junior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1759 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
7%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
77%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
9%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kino Junior High School's ranking?
Kino Junior High School is ranked #1759 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kino Junior High School often compared to?
Kino Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont Junior High School, Rhodes Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kino Junior High School?
1,029 students attend Kino Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kino Junior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kino Junior High School?
Kino Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kino Junior High School offer ?
Kino Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kino Junior High School part of?
Kino Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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