D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Pinon Mesa Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 9298 Sheep Creek Rd., Phelan, CA 92329
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 13th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
812
Students
enrolled
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%13/100Students gain 0.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 0th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White46%44%reading -20 pts, math -12 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic34%27%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income32%28%reading -6 pts, math +0 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
City Phelan
ZIP Code 92329
District 0636970
NCES School ID 063697008987
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92329

Understanding the community around Pinon Mesa Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income N/A
Poverty Rate N/A
Households Earning $100K+ N/A

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher N/A

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied N/A
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pinon Mesa Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.0%
White 30.2%
Two or More Races 9.5%
Black 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 812
Teachers (FTE) 37.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pinon Mesa Middle?
Pinon Mesa Middle has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pinon Mesa Middle?
Pinon Mesa Middle has 812 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does Pinon Mesa Middle serve?
Pinon Mesa Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pinon Mesa Middle receive per student?
Pinon Mesa Middle receives $14,167 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026