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4.4 avg / 10

Pioneer School District

School District · Shelton, Washington

Students: 744
Teachers (FTE): 60

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,599

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#229 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.9

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,599

+$1,875 vs Washington median

District size

744 students

Smaller than Washington median

About Pioneer School District

Pioneer School District is a Shelton, Washington school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 744 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $19,599 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Pioneer School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Pioneer School District students show an average math proficiency of 21.8% and ELA proficiency of 32.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Pioneer School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 21.8%
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ELA Proficiency 32.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pioneer School District with test data.

Schools in Pioneer School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Shelton
Total Enrollment
744
Teachers (FTE)
60
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pioneer School District?

Pioneer School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pioneer School District?

The average composite rating for Pioneer School District is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pioneer School District?

Pioneer School District spends $19,599 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pioneer School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pioneer School District is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pioneer School District?

Pioneer Middle School is the highest-rated school in Pioneer School District with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pioneer School District?

Across schools in Pioneer School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
21.8%
ELA Proficiency
32.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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