PINON ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pinon Accelerated Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Pinon Unified District (4390) school district, located in Pinon, AZ with about 283 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Pinon Accelerated Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pinon Accelerated Middle School is located in Pinon, Arizona, a community situated within the Navajo Nation. As an "accelerated" school, the institution typically focuses on rigorous academic standards designed to push students toward higher levels of proficiency and prepare them for the demands of high school. The school serves the local youth of the Pinon area, operating as a key educational provider in a remote, rural setting that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and cultural integration.
Because it is located in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school often plays a vital role in balancing state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique cultural and linguistic needs of its student population. The facility serves as a focal point for the community, providing a structured environment where students work to develop core competencies in subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. By prioritizing an accelerated pace, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students with the critical thinking skills necessary for future academic and professional success.
For more information, contact Pinon Accelerated Middle School at (928) 725-3450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3450
PINON ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Pinon, AZ with about 283 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pinon Unified District (4390)
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 283 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINON ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 98.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.