Pioneer Middle

Public, Charter 6-8

 101 W. Pioneer Way
       Hanford, CA  93230-9677


(559) 584-0112

District: Pioneer Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
766th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,570 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Middle usually attend:

High:    Sierra Pacific High

Feeder schools for Pioneer Middle:

Elementary:    Frontier Elementary
    Pioneer Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.0%
White:
31.5%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Middle ranks better than 72.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.79. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54%), White (31.5%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 22.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Middle is $7,570.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pioneer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Middle 766th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Pioneer Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pioneer Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Union Elementary 393rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.71 541st 1769 69.4%
2005 52.53 755th 1777 57.5%
2006 64.85 541st 1804 70.0%
2007 60.51 671st 1999 66.4%
2008 64.45 610th 2005 69.6%
2009 66.74 586th 2063 71.6%
2010 64.85 662nd 2179 69.6%
2011 64.91 684th 2236 69.4%
2012 75.19 426th 2259 81.1%
2013 68.16 645th 2379 72.9%
2015 73.01 580th 2477 76.6%
2016 62.18 813th 2497 67.4%
2017 63.14 819th 2508 67.3%
2018 58.63 882nd 2480 64.4%
2019 63.31 834th 2715 69.3%
2021 50.70 387th 894 56.7%
2022 66.07 758th 2740 72.3%
2023 65.79 765th 2788 72.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.36 441st 554 20.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.23 538th 1532 64.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.53 734th 2230 67.1%
2019 58.85 762nd 2369 67.8%
2021 66.10 180th 721 75.0%
2022 75.69 389th 2458 84.2%
2023 59.10 766th 2535 69.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.41 733rd 2262 67.6%
2019 66.12 701st 2380 70.5%
2021 43.85 376th 738 49.1%
2022 64.55 722nd 2509 71.2%
2023 63.83 741st 2535 70.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.03 625th 1369 54.3%
2019 16.50 1490th 1491 0.1%
2021 40.20 180th 354 49.2%
2022 37.74 833rd 1531 45.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.90 33rd 193 82.9%
2023 83.46 24th 197 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 922nd 2273 59.4%
2019 57.04 880th 2407 63.4%
2021 56.81 291st 763 61.9%
2022 65.71 704th 2527 72.1%
2023 65.57 701st 2546 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 736th 2072 64.5%
2019 61.83 650th 2213 70.6%
2022 69.56 510th 2359 78.4%
2023 74.44 416th 2379 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pioneer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.79 776th 1496 48.1%
2019 51.32 769th 1602 52.0%
2022 60.21 587th 1555 62.3%
2023 56.35 640th 1549 58.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 247 10 5 58 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 259 12 14 71 5 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 317 10 15 72 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 371 12 19 104 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 371 12 19 104 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 379 12 16 109 3 n/a n/a 0 519
1998 399 17 15 102 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 400 18 11 119 1 n/a n/a 5 554
2000 253 8 15 75 0 n/a n/a 5 356
2001 246 12 11 87 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 262 9 13 113 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 262 9 13 113 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 293 14 21 121 3 n/a n/a 11 463
2005 285 19 30 101 2 n/a n/a 32 469
2006 254 20 28 95 1 n/a n/a 46 444
2007 284 27 42 106 3 n/a n/a 45 507
2008 350 30 61 204 6 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 296 23 50 169 6 2 42 0 588
2010 278 26 49 216 5 1 7 0 582
2011 290 16 46 217 8 0 7 0 584
2012 283 22 47 226 4 0 12 0 594
2013 259 24 47 225 6 1 14 0 576
2014 245 23 44 233 5 0 15 0 565
2015 232 33 44 219 5 2 8 0 543
2016 227 29 42 216 3 4 8 0 529
2017 218 34 40 233 2 7 16 0 550
2018 198 23 38 251 7 6 16 0 539
2019 195 23 42 270 9 9 21 0 569
2020 198 20 35 281 7 6 13 0 560
2021 172 22 41 291 2 3 14 0 545
2022 179 20 47 292 1 1 16 0 556
2023 173 24 41 297 2 0 13 0 550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 320 n/a n/a 22.8
1993 361 14.0 25.8 17.7
1994 416 16.4 25.4 0
1995 508 21.7 23.4 28.1
1996 508 21.7 23.4 28.1
1997 519 20.8 25.0 23.5
1998 535 22.0 24.3 13.6
1999 554 23.0 24.1 9.3
2000 356 15.1 23.6 17.4
2001 356 15.5 23.0 17.7
2002 398 16.0 24.9 12.8
2003 398 16.0 24.9 12.8
2004 463 16.2 28.6 11.9
2005 469 19.7 23.8 18.8
2006 444 18.3 24.3 20.1
2007 507 20.3 25.0 23.8
2008 651 32.6 20.0 29.2
2009 588 23.4 22.7 24.5
2010 582 23.5 24.7 28.4
2011 584 n/a n/a 26.9
2012 594 23.0 25.8 n/a
2013 576 23.0 25.0 28.6
2014 565 21.5 26.2 28.1
2015 543 20.0 27.1 31.3
2016 529 22.0 24.0 36.3
2017 550 22.7 24.1 37.5
2018 539 23.8 22.6 44
2019 569 23.8 23.8 42
2020 560 n/a n/a 38.9
2021 545 23.0 23.6 42.6
2022 556 24.0 23.1 38.8
2023 550 24.4 22.4 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 320 n/a n/a 22.8
1993 361 14.0 25.8 17.7
1994 416 16.4 25.4 0
1995 508 21.7 23.4 28.1
1996 508 21.7 23.4 28.1
1997 519 20.8 25.0 23.5
1998 535 22.0 24.3 13.6
1999 554 23.0 24.1 9.3
2000 356 15.1 23.6 17.4
2001 356 15.5 23.0 17.7
2002 398 16.0 24.9 12.8
2003 398 16.0 24.9 12.8
2004 463 16.2 28.6 11.9
2005 469 19.7 23.8 18.8
2006 444 18.3 24.3 20.1
2007 507 20.3 25.0 23.8
2008 651 32.6 20.0 29.2
2009 588 23.4 22.7 24.5
2010 582 23.5 24.7 28.4
2011 584 n/a n/a 26.9
2012 594 23.0 25.8 n/a
2013 576 23.0 25.0 28.6
2014 565 21.5 26.2 28.1
2015 543 20.0 27.1 31.3
2016 529 22.0 24.0 36.3
2017 550 22.7 24.1 37.5
2018 539 23.8 22.6 44
2019 569 23.8 23.8 42
2020 560 n/a n/a 38.9
2021 545 23.0 23.6 42.6
2022 556 24.0 23.1 38.8
2023 550 24.4 22.4 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,570

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 834th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 765th of 2788 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Middle)6353.7
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)6353.7
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle)42.739.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)42.739.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Middle)5562.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)5562.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle)42.741.9
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)42.741.9
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Middle)55.946.2
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union Elementary)55.946.2
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle)39.134.5
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union Elementary)39.134.5
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer Middle)29.127.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pioneer Union Elementary)29.127.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569550
 3.3%
African American2324
 4.3%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian4241
 2.4%
Hispanic270297
 10%
Pacific Islander90
 100%
White195173
 11.3%
Two or More Races2113
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%46.7%
 4.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Pioneer Middle.

Pioneer Middle ranks 766th of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pioneer Middle are 54% Hispanic, 31% White, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pioneer Middle usually go on to attend Sierra Pacific High


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