Pinon Accelerated Middle School

Pinon Unified District (4390)
1 Mile North of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
255 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
255
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    252 (98.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Pinon Unified District (4390)
Phone: (928)725-2301
Website: http://www.pusdatsa.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
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 6 100
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 71
Gender Ratio