Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 161 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts?
161 students attend Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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