Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Planada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Pioneer Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,055 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Planada, California | Pioneer Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,334 | #3369 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14090 of 15,369 | #38823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 305 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Planada | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 18.1).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 91.2%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.7).
- •Pioneer Elementary is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 305.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 18.1 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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Pioneer Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Planada and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 305. Pioneer Elementary: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1022nd of 1,334 and Pioneer Elementary is 3369th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).