Middle Schools in Pioneer Union Elementary

Summary:

Pioneer Union Elementary District in Hanford, California, has one middle school, Pioneer Middle, serving about 550 students in grades 6 through 8.

This school stands out for its exceptionally strong student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, and for its performance in English Language Arts, where students consistently score above California's average. However, parents should be aware that the school faces significant challenges in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates in these subjects, particularly science, falling below state and Pioneer Union Elementary district averages. This academic gap has contributed to a decline in the school's statewide ranking over the past few years.

Overall, Pioneer Middle provides a supportive environment that successfully promotes attendance and literacy, but families with a strong focus on STEM education may want to inquire about the school's specific plans and programs to improve instruction and support in math and science.

District Detail

1888 North Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230-9811

(559) 585-2400

SchoolDigger Rank:
436^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 1,687

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	101 West Pioneer Way	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Pioneer Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 584-0112	550	24	22.8	45.1%	148 (26.9%)	23 (4.2%)	322 (58.5%)	28 (5.1%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.8%)	54.1	1074^th of 2761 public middle schools	61.1%		63.1	815^th of 2783 public middle schools	70.7%	259	22.6	22.6	60.4	58.2	50.2	55.9	35.9	32.5	27.5	31.7	$13,224	$1,198	$12,026

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hanford Joint Union High	1.3 mi	6	1014^th
Armona Union Elementary	2.35 mi	5	1201^st
Hanford Elementary	2.4 mi	12	611^th
Kings County Office of Education	2.61 mi	3
Kings County Regional Occupational Program	2.89 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.