Pioneer Middle School

About Pioneer Middle School

Pioneer Middle School is an innovative and forward thinking school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Pioneer Middle School provides a rigorous and engaging learning environment for students in grades 6-8. The school has a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their own unique talents.
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs that allow students to explore their passions and develop their leadership skills. These activities are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn new skills, build relationships, and develop a sense of community.
At Pioneer Middle School, we strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. We are dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	101 W. Pioneer Way Hanford, CA 93230
Phone:	(559) 584-0112
Site:	puesd.net
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	545 students

Overview Pioneer Middle School

Pioneer Middle School serves 545 students in grades 6-8.
Pioneer Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Pioneer Middle School

Pioneer Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.