Pinon Accelerated Middle School

1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 265 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 15:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinon Accelerated Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Pinon Accelerated Middle School's student population of 265 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1830 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
34%
16%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
97%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
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?
265 students attend Pinon Accelerated Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pinon Accelerated Middle School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Accelerated Middle School?
Pinon Accelerated Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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