Pioneer School

3860 S 3380 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pioneer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pioneer School's student population of 502 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#909 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
39%
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22%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
57%
19%
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Black
7%
1%
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White
18%
72%
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Hawaiian
11%
2%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer School's ranking?
Pioneer School is ranked #909 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Pioneer School?
502 students attend Pioneer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pioneer School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pioneer School offer ?
Pioneer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer School part of?
Pioneer School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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