Pioneer Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tustin, California 92782 · Tustin Unified
#201 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#3641 of 15,369 nationally
About Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle is a public middle located in Tustin, in the Tustin Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 971 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 201st of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 971.
There are 15 schools in Tustin; Pioneer Middle ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.0
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
- 971
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- 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).
Peters Canyon Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 544 m away
Ladera Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students · 606 m away
Myford Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 1.6 km away
Orchard Hills
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,373 students · 1.8 km away
Red Hill Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 2.0 km away
Tustin Memorial Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 2.0 km away
Arroyo Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students · 2.2 km away
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students · 2.2 km away
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
830 students · 2.5 km away
Northwood High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,244 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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971 students
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971 students
Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
Meadowbrook Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
Bonita Vista Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
972 students
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
Pioneer Middle has a Success Index (US) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #201 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 #201 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #3641 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle had 971 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 public 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.