Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Billings, MT, encompassing an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer School's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pioneer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer School's ranking?
Pioneer School is ranked #518 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Pioneer School often compared to?
Pioneer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington School, Orchard School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pioneer School?
73 students attend Pioneer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pioneer School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer School?
Pioneer School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer School offer ?
Pioneer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer School part of?
Pioneer School is part of Pioneer Elementary School District.
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