How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kino Junior High School | Poston Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 805 | 782 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.0% | 48.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kino Junior High School | Poston Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,121 | $12,121 |
| District | Mesa Public Schools | Mesa Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kino Junior High School | Poston Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 38.5% |
| African American | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79.3% | 49.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.6% | 2.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kino Junior High School | Poston Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 343:1 | 325:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.8% | 46.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 194 | 149 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.