Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Pinon Accelerated 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinon Accelerated Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pinon, AZ, covering approximately 940.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 32 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinon Accelerated Middle School's student population of 232 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Tradition and Education: Our Foundation, Our Future
School Rankings
Pinon Accelerated Middle 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 Pinon Accelerated Middle School is 0.04, 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
#1830 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
80%
39%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Accelerated Middle School's ranking?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School is ranked #1830 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
232 students attend Pinon Accelerated Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pinon Accelerated Middle School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinon Accelerated Middle School offer ?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Accelerated Middle School part of?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School is part of Pinon Unified District (4390).
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