Pioneer Middle School vs. Orchard Hills
Should I attend Pioneer Middle School or Orchard Hills? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Orchard Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 885 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,351 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Hills ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
885 students
1,351 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
103
Grade 3 Students
-
85
Grade 4 Students
-
93
Grade 5 Students
-
94
Grade 6 Students
271
256
Grade 7 Students
283
276
Grade 8 Students
331
318
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
63%
% Hispanic
27%
10%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
26%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%