Pioneer Middle School vs. Orchard Middle School
Should you attend Pioneer Middle School or Orchard 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Orchard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 597 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 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Orchard 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
597 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1798 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
183
125
Grade 7 Students
203
143
Grade 8 Students
211
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
62%
66%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
34%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
