Pioneer Middle School vs. Orchard Hills
Should you attend Pioneer Middle School or Orchard Hills? 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Orchard Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 941 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,371 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Hills ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
941 students
1,371 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
29:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#365 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
46
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
129
Grade 5 Students
-
101
Grade 6 Students
337
306
Grade 7 Students
322
247
Grade 8 Students
282
286
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
37%
64%
% Hispanic
28%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
21%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
