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#1116 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 50% in state
Pioneer Middle School
Middle School · Walla Walla Public Schools · Walla Walla, WA
A Walla Walla Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
450 BRIDGE ST, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Math 30% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pioneer Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,562/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walla Walla), 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
$70,660
Median home value
$398,000
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Garrison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| St Basil Academy of Classical StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–9 | 4.3 mi | 101 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walla Walla Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $17,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Middle School is listed in Walla Walla Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Middle School
Pioneer Middle School is a public middle school in Walla Walla, WA, part of Walla Walla Public Schools, serving approximately 575 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Middle School
What grades does Pioneer Middle School serve?
Pioneer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Middle School rank in WA?
Pioneer Middle School ranks #1,116 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pioneer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pioneer Middle School a charter school?
No, Pioneer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Middle School?
72.9% of students at Pioneer Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (509) 527-3050
- Area population (ZIP 99362)
- 42,794
- Area average commute
- 13.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 99362; 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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