Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet vs Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Pioneer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet Jackson, California | Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts Pioneer, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2587 of 5,693 | #3261 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32276 of 50,301 | #38037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Jackson | Pioneer |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 30.8).
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 64.9%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 28.5).
- •Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet is the larger school with 259 students compared with 171.
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 Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet better than Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet ranks higher (39.5 vs 30.8 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 Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Pioneer in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet: 259. Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts rank in California?
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet is 2587th of 5,693 and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is 3261st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).