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#5318 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pioneer Middle
Middle School · Pioneer Union Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Pioneer Union Elementary charter middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 West Pioneer Way, Hanford, CA 93230
- Math 37% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Middle score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanford), 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
$73,558
Median home value
$321,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 125 | 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.
Pioneer Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Middle is listed in Pioneer Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle is a public middle school in Hanford, CA, part of Pioneer Union Elementary, serving approximately 558 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,318 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% 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 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 24.3:1. 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 #5,318 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pioneer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pioneer Middle a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
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?
40.9% 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
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (559) 584-0112
- Area population (ZIP 93230)
- 69,130
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 93230; 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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