Summary:
For families in the DuPont area (zip code 98327), there is one public middle school serving grades 6-8: Pioneer Middle, which is part of the Steilacoom Hist. School District and enrolls 758 students.
Pioneer Middle is a consistently above-average school, maintaining a 4-star rating and performing in the top 30% of Washington middle schools. It shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where student proficiency significantly outpaces the state average. However, performance varies by subject and grade; while science scores are solid, the school trails its district average in all core subjects, with the largest gap in science. Math results are uneven, with 6th and 8th graders performing well above the state average, but 7th graders falling notably below it, indicating a potential area for targeted support.
Overall, the school provides a solid educational foundation for the community. With per-student spending above the national average and a moderate student-teacher ratio, the school has resources that parents may find reassuring. The recent slight dip in its statewide ranking is worth monitoring, but its multi-year history shows generally stable, above-average performance, making it a reliable option for families in the area.
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