Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Middle School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.58, 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
#2589 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #2589 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
550 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pioneer Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Pioneer Union Elementary School District.
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