Serving 548 students in grades 5-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Ridge Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Gardner school district, encompassing approximately 86.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #509 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatridge Middle School, Trail Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
548 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The quality of academics is horrible and the students are so much further behind Olathe and Overland Park. Bullying is a huge issue at this school and the principal and vice-principal ignores the issue.
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