Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Middle School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Middle School is ranked #1725 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pioneer Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garrison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
613 students attend Pioneer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pioneer Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Walla Walla School District.
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