Pioneer Middle School

5350 Sw 90th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,391 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pioneer Middle School's student population of 1,391 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#603 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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70%
48%
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66%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
47%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #603 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pioneer Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
1,391 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pioneer Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pioneer Middle School part of?
Pioneer Middle School is part of Broward School District.

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Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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