- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phelan, CA
Pinon Mesa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Mesa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063697008987
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Mesa Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Mesa Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Mesa Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697008987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Pinon Mesa Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063697008987 · Phelan, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 25.3:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Pinon Mesa Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pinon Mesa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- This school 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- Phelan Element 743
Phelan Elementary
743 students
What this shows Pinon Mesa Middle reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Mesa Middle compares
Pinon Mesa Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$14,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 28.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Pinon Mesa Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon Mesa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Mesa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Phelan
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Mesa Middle
How many students attend Pinon Mesa Middle?
Pinon Mesa Middle has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Mesa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Mesa Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinon Mesa Middle?
56.7% of students at Pinon Mesa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Mesa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Mesa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Mesa Middle?
Pinon Mesa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Pinon Mesa Middle rank among public schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Mesa Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Pinon Mesa Middle, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Quail Valley Middle (870 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.