Pioneer Middle School vs. Orchard Middle School
Should I attend Pioneer Middle School or Orchard Middle School? 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
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Top Rankings
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Orchard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, Orchard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
631 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1772 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
199
148
Grade 7 Students
222
125
Grade 8 Students
210
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
61%
66%
% Black
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1%
% White
36%
31%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%