Pioneer Elementary School vs. Foothill Ranch Middle School
Should you attend Pioneer Elementary School or Foothill Ranch 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
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Foothill Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades 7-8, Foothill Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
7-8
Total Students
639 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4511 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#8333 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
-
Grade 1 Students
66
-
Grade 2 Students
65
-
Grade 3 Students
70
-
Grade 4 Students
80
-
Grade 5 Students
75
-
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
67
229
Grade 8 Students
58
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
16%
% Hispanic
35%
41%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
31%
19%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
