Pioneer Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hanford, California 93230 · Pioneer Union Elementary
#399 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#7344 of 15,369 nationally
About Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle is a charter middle located in Hanford, in the Pioneer Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 399th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 24 schools in Hanford; Pioneer Middle ranks 5th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pioneer Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pioneer Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George Washington Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students · 2.0 km away
Monroe Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students · 2.0 km away
Hanford High
Hanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students · 2.8 km away
Hamilton Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students · 2.9 km away
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students · 3.1 km away
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 3.5 km away
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
860 students · 3.7 km away
Lee Richmond Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
402 students · 3.8 km away
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
505 students · 3.9 km away
John F. Kennedy Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
531 students · 4.0 km away
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Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
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585 students
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
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Valor Academy Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
Pioneer Middle has a Success Index (US) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #399 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pioneer Middle rank in California?
Pioneer Middle ranks #399 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #7344 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle had 550 students in 2025.
Is Pioneer Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Pioneer Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Pioneer Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pioneer Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.