Pinon Unified District (4390) School District
School District · Pinon, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#112 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,666
+$11,490 vs Arizona median
District size
1,039 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Pinon Unified District (4390) ranks #112 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Pinon Unified District (4390)'s schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pinon Elementary School (6.6/10), Pinon Accelerated Middle School (5.8/10), and Pinon High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pinon Unified District (4390) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinon Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pinon Accelerated Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Pinon High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pinon Unified District (4390)
Pinon Unified District (4390) is a Pinon, Arizona school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,039 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $22,666 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Pinon Unified District (4390) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pinon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Pinon Unified District (4390) students show an average math proficiency of 22.7% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pinon Unified District (4390) with test data.
Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390)
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Pinon
- Total Enrollment
- 1,039
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- District spending per student
- $22,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 52.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Unified District (4390) has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pinon Unified District (4390)?
The average composite rating for Pinon Unified District (4390) is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Unified District (4390)'s district-level spending was $22,666 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pinon Unified District (4390) is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pinon Unified District (4390) with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Across schools in Pinon Unified District (4390) with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pinon Unified District (4390) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Pinon Unified District (4390) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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