Pepper Tree Elementary vs Pioneer Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
719 students
Pioneer Junior High
Upland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
771 students
| Measure | Pepper Tree Elementary Upland, California | Pioneer Junior High Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 5,693 | #313 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12378 of 50,301 | #5526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 719 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pepper Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 59.8).
- •Pepper Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Pepper Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Pepper Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 50.5%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.8).
- •Pioneer Junior High is the larger school with 771 students compared with 719.
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 Pepper Tree Elementary better than Pioneer Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pepper Tree Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 59.8 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 Pepper Tree Elementary and Pioneer Junior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pepper Tree Elementary: 719. Pioneer Junior High: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pepper Tree Elementary and Pioneer Junior High rank in California?
Pepper Tree Elementary is 907th of 5,693 and Pioneer Junior High is 313th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).