Pioneer Middle School

5350 Sw 90th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,463 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pioneer Middle School's student population of 1,463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pioneer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#451 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pioneer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
37%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
43%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #451 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pioneer Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
1,463 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pioneer Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pioneer Middle School part of?
Pioneer Middle School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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