Summary:
The city of Pinon, Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a predominantly Native American student population with high levels of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools, Jeehdeez'a Elementary School and Black Mesa Community School have a 100% Native American student body and the highest free and reduced lunch rates, at 96.77% and 95.65% respectively. Pinon Community School, the smallest in the district with only 33 kindergarten students, has the lowest student-teacher ratio of 8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.
Across the district, test scores are significantly lower than state averages, with Pinon Elementary School scoring only 5% proficient or better in 5th grade Science compared to the state average of 34%. Pinon High School also struggles with a 73.0% four-year graduation rate and a 7.8% dropout rate, higher than the state average. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, the schools in Pinon Unified District face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges that require a comprehensive approach to support student success.
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