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#944 of 1,226 schools in OR

Pioneer Elementary School

Elementary School · Ontario Sd 8c · Ontario, OR

An Ontario Sd 8c elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4744 Pioneer Rd, Ontario, OR 97914

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$17,299
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Pioneer Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pioneer Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,442

Median home value

$220,600

Median rent

$813/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.8 mi54Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.94–52.6 mi209Compare →
Payette Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–32.9 mi445Compare →
Aiken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–5Not available264Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ontario Sd 8c

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pioneer Elementary School is listed in Ontario SD 8C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pioneer Elementary School

Pioneer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ontario, OR, part of Ontario Sd 8c, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pioneer Elementary School

What grades does Pioneer Elementary School serve?

Pioneer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pioneer Elementary School?

Pioneer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pioneer Elementary School rank in OR?

Pioneer Elementary School ranks #944 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Pioneer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pioneer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pioneer Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pioneer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pioneer Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pioneer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elementary School?

100.9% of students at Pioneer Elementary School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Malheur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 97914)
19,879
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
36.2
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 97914; 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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