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Kino Junior High School

848 N HORNE, MESA, AZ 85203Mesa Unified District (4235) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
914
Students
Total enrolled
$13,766
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 44% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 914 students in grades 07–08 in MESA, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,766 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kino Junior High School is a large middle in MESA, Arizona, serving grades 07–08 with 914 students. The district invests $13,766 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Kino Junior High School

914
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution455 male · 459 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 712 students
Student Composition
9%
77%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black5%
Multiracial3%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040497000396

Academic Outcomes at Kino Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85203

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,766Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,766
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,057
Student Support$2,616
Administration$1,652
Operations$2,065
Other$1,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,766 spent per student, an estimated $6,099 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
37%
State government
44.5%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Summit AcademyIshikawa Elementary SchoolZaharis ElementaryFranklin at Brimhall Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Carson Junior High SchoolTaylor Junior High SchoolFremont Junior High SchoolStapley Junior High School
+4 more
↓
High School
Westwood High SchoolMesa High SchoolRed Mountain High SchoolMountain View High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMesa Unified District (4235) →
Phone: (480)472-2400
NCES ID: 040497000396
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MESA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
848 N HORNE, MESA, AZ 85203
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.