Hewes Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School
Should you attend Hewes Middle School or Pioneer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hewes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Hewes Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 881 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
869 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2156 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1034 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
281
309
Grade 7 Students
303
280
Grade 8 Students
285
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
37%
% Hispanic
41%
27%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
42%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
