Serving 805 students in grades 7-8, Kino Junior High 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 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kino Junior High School's student population of 805 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kino Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kino Junior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1871 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
8%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kino Junior High School's ranking?
Kino Junior High School is ranked #1871 out of 1,921 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 Rhodes Junior High School, Fremont Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kino Junior High School?
805 students attend Kino Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kino Junior High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kino Junior High School?
Kino Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kino Junior High School part of?
Kino Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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