Pioneer Junior High vs Upland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Junior High
Upland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
771 students
Upland Junior High
Upland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
599 students
| Measure | Pioneer Junior High Upland, California | Upland Junior High Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,334 | #1088 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5526 of 15,369 | #14426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 771 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 16% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 16.1).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 16%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 91.3%).
- •Upland Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.0).
- •Pioneer Junior High is the larger school with 771 students compared with 599.
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 Pioneer Junior High better than Upland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Junior High ranks higher (59.8 vs 16.1 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 Pioneer Junior High and Upland Junior High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Junior High: 771. Upland Junior High: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Junior High and Upland Junior High rank in California?
Pioneer Junior High is 313th of 1,334 and Upland Junior High is 1088th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).