Pioneer Middle School

101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
8/
10
Top 30%
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 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
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2589 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
39%
34%
60%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
12.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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