Pinon Mesa Middle

Snowline Joint Unified
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
788 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pinon Mesa Middle School is a public middle school located in Phelan, California, serving as part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District. Situated in the high desert region, the school provides an educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core academic subjects while preparing them for the transition to high school. As a member of the Snowline district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, character development, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pinon Mesa Middle School offers various opportunities for student engagement, including extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote both social and intellectual growth. The school utilizes the district’s resources to maintain a structured learning environment that prioritizes communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding Phelan community. For more information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment, or school events, families can visit the official Snowline Joint Unified School District website.
788
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    433 (55.0 %)
  • White
    273 (34.7 %)
  • Two or More
    62 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: N/A
District: Snowline Joint Unified
Phone: (760)868-3126
Website: http://www.snowlineschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 538
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 107

* 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 6 254
Grade 7 258
Grade 8 276
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Quail Valley Middle
Snowline Joint Unified
878 Students
10058 Arrowhead Rd.
Phelan, CA 92371 (6.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th