Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #873 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaska Middle School East, Chaska Middle School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
428 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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