Pioneer Middle School

50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pioneer Middle School's student population of 252 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Pioneer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1822 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
40%
37%
53%
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #1822 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
252 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pioneer Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Middle School part of?
Pioneer Middle School is part of Pioneer School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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