Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Tk-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Elementary serves the eastern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Tk-8's student population of 648 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Tk-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Tk-8 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4431 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Tk-8's ranking?
Pioneer Tk-8 is ranked #4431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Tk-8 often compared to?
Pioneer Tk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Ranch Middle School, Laurel Ruff Transition by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Tk-8?
648 students attend Pioneer Tk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pioneer Tk-8 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Tk-8?
Pioneer Tk-8 has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Tk-8 offer ?
Pioneer Tk-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pioneer Tk-8 part of?
Pioneer Tk-8 is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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