Excellent
#54 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 3% in state
Pioneer Elementary
Elementary School · Pierz Public School District · Pierz, MN
A Pierz Public School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
66 KAMNIC ST, Pierz, MN 56364
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pioneer Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,716/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pierz), 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
$77,440
Median home value
$239,500
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pierz Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Elementary is listed in PIERZ PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Elementary
Pioneer Elementary is a public elementary school in Pierz, MN, part of Pierz Public School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Elementary
What grades does Pioneer Elementary serve?
Pioneer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pioneer Elementary?
Pioneer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Elementary rank in MN?
Pioneer Elementary ranks #54 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pioneer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pioneer Elementary a charter school?
No, Pioneer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elementary?
37.4% of students at Pioneer Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (320) 468-6458
- Area population (ZIP 56364)
- 5,797
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 56364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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