- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesa, AZ
Kino Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Kino Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040497000396
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kino Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 11
- middle schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kino Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kino Junior High School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Kino Junior High School shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 040497000396 · Mesa, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 14.6:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Kino Junior High School shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kino Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 805
Kino Junior High School
805 students
What this shows Kino Junior High School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kino Junior High School compares
Kino Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 37% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 7.8%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Kino Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kino Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kino Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kino Junior High School
How many students attend Kino Junior High School?
Kino Junior High School has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kino Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kino Junior High School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kino Junior High School?
66.0% of students at Kino Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kino Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Kino Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kino Junior High School?
Kino Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kino Junior High School rank among middle schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kino Junior High School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Kino Junior High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.