Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Middle School serves the south part of Plymouth, MI, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest homes located about 5.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pioneer Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #306 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pioneer Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle School, Discovery Middle School, East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
827 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pioneer Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Middle School part of?
Pioneer Middle School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
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