John J. Doyle Elementary vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J. Doyle Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
Pioneer Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | John J. Doyle Elementary Porterville, California | Pioneer Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4290 of 5,693 | #964 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44409 of 50,301 | #13757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 19% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.7 vs 20.1).
- •John J. Doyle Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.1).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 552.
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 John J. Doyle Elementary better than Pioneer Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John J. Doyle Elementary and Pioneer Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. Doyle Elementary: 552. Pioneer Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. Doyle Elementary and Pioneer Middle rank in California?
John J. Doyle Elementary is 4290th of 5,693 and Pioneer Middle is 964th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).