Pioneer Ridge Middle School

16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 547 students in grades 5-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 547 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#604 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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31%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
90%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #604 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisholm Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
547 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.

School Reviews

2   11/29/2010
The quality of academics is horrible and the students are so much further behind Olathe and Overland Park. Bullying is a huge issue at this school and the principal and vice-principal ignores the issue.
- Posted by Parent - aweso

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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