Very Good
#3210 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Pioneer Middle
Middle School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA
A Porterville Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Porterville), 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
$58,261
Median home value
$276,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93257; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,426 | Compare → |
| Butterfield CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Burton Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.6 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Porterville Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Middle is listed in Porterville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle is a public middle school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 717 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,210 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Middle
What grades does Pioneer Middle serve?
Pioneer Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Middle rank in CA?
Pioneer Middle ranks #3,210 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pioneer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pioneer Middle a charter school?
No, Pioneer Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Middle a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Middle?
72.7% of students at Pioneer Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7200
- Area population (ZIP 93257)
- 79,340
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 93257; 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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