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#7809 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary School · Amador County Unified · Jackson, CA
An Amador County Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
217 Rex Ave., Jackson, CA 95642
- Math 28% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
$470,700
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| West Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Elementary Stem MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Amador County Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,551NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is listed in Amador County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is a public elementary school in Jackson, CA, part of Amador County Unified, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,809 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
What grades does Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts serve?
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts rank in CA?
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts ranks #7,809 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
55.9% of students at Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Amador County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (209) 295-6500
- Area population (ZIP 95642)
- 7,350
- Area median age
- 51.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95642; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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