Almond Tree Middle vs Pioneer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Tree Middle
Delano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
Pioneer
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,043 students
| Measure | Almond Tree Middle Delano, California | Pioneer Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,334 | #4648 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12905 of 15,369 | #46240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 554 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almond Tree Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 17.7).
- •Almond Tree Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Almond Tree Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Pioneer does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91.7%).
- •Almond Tree Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.9).
- •Pioneer is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 554.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Tree Middle better than Pioneer?
On the Success Index (US), Almond Tree Middle ranks higher (24.7 vs 17.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Almond Tree Middle and Pioneer?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Tree Middle: 554. Pioneer: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Tree Middle and Pioneer rank in California?
Almond Tree Middle is 842nd of 1,334 and Pioneer is 4648th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).