Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Pinon Mesa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinon Mesa Middle serves the west part of Phelan, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 147.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinon Mesa Middle School's student population of 835 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
835 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Pinon Mesa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Mesa Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7574 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Pinon Mesa Middle School is ranked #7574 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pinon Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Pinon Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Valley Middle School, Heritage, Sitting Bull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pinon Mesa Middle School?
835 students attend Pinon Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pinon Mesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Mesa Middle School?
Pinon Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinon Mesa Middle School offer ?
Pinon Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pinon Mesa Middle School part of?
Pinon Mesa Middle School is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District.
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