For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 275 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
275 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Pioneer Union School District, which is ranked #989 of all 1,931 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
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
191 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
69%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
44
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,182 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,567
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,182
$19,787
Best Pioneer Union School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Creek Middle School
Magnet 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
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District manages 3 public schools serving 275 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District is ranked #989 out of 1,931 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?
69% of Pioneer Union School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 21:1, 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 $13,182 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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