Pioneer Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(757) 925-5782
Pioneer Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pioneer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Pioneer Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 639 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pioneer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pioneer Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #800 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 84% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Suffolk City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pioneer Elementary School is Franklin High School (9.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Joseph P. King Junior Middle School (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carrsville Elementary School (5.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carrsville Carrsville Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 261 students10
5.4 miles
5355 Carrsville Hwy
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 562-4054 5.4 PK-5 261 - Franklin S.p. Morton Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 55%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 586 students10
7.0 miles
300 Morton Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458 7 PK-5 586 - Franklin Joseph P. King Junior Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 77%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 243 students10
7.5 miles
501 Charles Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631 7.5 6-8 243 - Franklin Franklin High School Math: 59% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 290 students10
9.0 miles
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187 9 9-12 290 - Suffolk Forest Glen Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 80%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 449 students10
9.7 miles
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780 9.7 6-8 449
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