Pioneer School

1937 Dover Road
Billings, MT 59105
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pioneer School's student population of 72 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#507 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pioneer School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pioneer School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pioneer School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
79%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pioneer School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pioneer School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pioneer School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer School's ranking?
Pioneer School is ranked #507 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Pioneer School often compared to?
Pioneer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard School, Burlington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pioneer School?
72 students attend Pioneer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pioneer School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer School?
Pioneer School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer School offer ?
Pioneer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer School part of?
Pioneer School is part of Pioneer Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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