Olive Street Elementary vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Street Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
Pioneer Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Olive Street Elementary Porterville, California | Pioneer Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3515 of 5,693 | #964 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39934 of 50,301 | #13757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 624 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 19% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 20.1).
- •Olive Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Olive Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 26.0).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 624.
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 Olive Street Elementary better than Pioneer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Street Elementary ranks higher (27.8 vs 20.1 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 Olive Street Elementary and Pioneer Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Street Elementary: 624. Pioneer Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Street Elementary and Pioneer Middle rank in California?
Olive Street Elementary is 3515th of 5,693 and Pioneer Middle is 964th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).