Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(816) 521-5385
Pioneer Ridge Middle School serves 770 students in grades 7-8.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pioneer Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 770 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1113 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 16% |
| White | 59% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence 30 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pioneer Ridge Middle School is William Chrisman High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bingham Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bridger Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Bingham Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 795 students10
0.1 miles
1716 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490 0.1 7-8 795 - Independence Bridger Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 831 students10
0.4 miles
18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375 0.4 6 831 - Independence Blackburn Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 415 students10
1.0 miles
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395 1 PK-5 415 - Independence Little Blue Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 323 students10
1.2 miles
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480 1.2 PK-5 323 - Independence Spring Branch Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 285 students10
1.4 miles
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455 1.4 PK-5 285
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