Palomino Intermediate School

palominointermediate.pvschools.net/

435 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Palomino Intermediate School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school typically serves students in the intermediate grade levels (generally 4th through 6th grade), focusing on building a strong academic foundation as students transition from primary elementary education toward middle school. As part of a large and well-regarded district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with opportunities for personal and social growth.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Paradise Valley Unified School District, Palomino Intermediate provides students with access to modern educational tools and extracurricular activities designed to prepare them for future academic success. For more information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.pvschools.net](http://www.pvschools.net).

435

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palomino Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	387
Black	27
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
387 (89.0 %)
Black
27 (6.2 %)
White
11 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-2900
Website:	http://palominointermediate.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 154