Pioneer Ridge Middle School

1656 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 769 students in grades 7-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 769 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
769 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1410 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
37%
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42%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
53%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #1410 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
769 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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