Pioneer Ridge Middle School vs. Chaska Middle School East
Should you attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School or Chaska Middle School East? 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 Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Chaska Middle School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Chaska Middle School East ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
496 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#367 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
181
Grade 7 Students
175
191
Grade 8 Students
143
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
77%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
