Pioneer School
Tel:
(406)373-5357
- Pioneer School serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
School Overview
- Pioneer School's student population of 56 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 56 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pioneer School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pioneer School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #166 out of 573 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 88% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pioneer Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pioneer School is Skyview High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lockwood Middle School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Independent School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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2907 Roundup Road
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(406)259-8109 1.6 PK-6 295 - Billings Beartooth School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
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Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6202 1.9 PK-5 366 - Billings Bitterroot School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
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1801 Bench Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6205 2.5 PK-5 363 - Billings Bench School Grades: PK-5 | 407 students
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505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6203 3.4 PK-5 407 - Billings Sandstone School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
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1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6220 3.6 PK-5 423
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