For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Pioneer Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pioneer Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
283 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pioneer Union School District, which is ranked #984 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1081 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
56%
# Black Students
1 Student
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
190 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
67%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
50
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,809
$18,396
Best Pioneer Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Grades: K-4
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4393
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4393
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District is ranked #984 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Union School District?
67% of Pioneer Union School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pioneer Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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