At a glance
Reported students
835
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
654.5
Pinon Mesa Middle: 835 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
What the reported data says about Pinon Mesa Middle
Pinon Mesa Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Phelan. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Snowline Joint Unified. NCES reports 835 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.1%) and White (28.4%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pinon Mesa Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.4%
- Hispanic60.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Snowline Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Quail Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
870 reported students
Vista Verde Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
774 reported students
Phelan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
743 reported students
Baldy Mesa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
985 reported students
Pinon Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
566 reported students
Heritage
Elementary · Grades KG–08
563 reported students
Public schools near Pinon Mesa Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowline Academy Other · Snowline Joint Unified | KG–12 | 85 | 0.1 mi |
| Chaparral High High · Snowline Joint Unified | 09–12 | 130 | 0.3 mi |
| Eagle Summit Community Day High · Snowline Joint Unified | 06–12 | 24 | 0.3 mi |
| Serrano High High · Snowline Joint Unified | 09–12 | 2,163 | 0.4 mi |
| Phelan Elementary Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified | KG–05 | 743 | 0.6 mi |
| Quail Valley Middle Middle · Snowline Joint Unified | 06–08 | 870 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Mesa Middle
What grades does Pinon Mesa Middle serve?
Pinon Mesa Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Snowline Joint Unified.
How many students attend Pinon Mesa Middle?
Pinon Mesa Middle reported 835 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 742 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinon Mesa Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 835 students and 38.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pinon Mesa Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pinon Mesa Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Snowline Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pinon Mesa Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pinon Mesa Middle in?
Pinon Mesa Middle is part of Snowline Joint Unified, based in Phelan, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pinon Mesa Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Snowline Academy (0.1 mi), Chaparral High (0.3 mi), Eagle Summit Community Day (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.