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#1255 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pioneer Middle
Middle School · Steilacoom Hist. School District · Dupont, WA
A Steilacoom Hist. School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1750 BOB'S HOLLOW LN, Dupont, WA 98327
- Math 38% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dupont), 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
$114,423
Median home value
$550,200
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Steilacoom Hist. School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Middle is listed in Steilacoom Hist. School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle is a public middle school in Dupont, WA, part of Steilacoom Hist. School District, serving approximately 746 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% 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 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 20.7:1. 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 WA?
Pioneer Middle ranks #1,255 of 2,228 schools in WA.
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 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% 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?
32.0% 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
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (253) 583-7200
- Area population (ZIP 98327)
- 9,952
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98327; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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