Pioneer Junior High vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Valencia Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
| Measure | Pioneer Junior High Upland, California | Valencia Elementary Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,334 | #937 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5526 of 15,369 | #12771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 771 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 59.8).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 50.5%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.8).
- •Pioneer Junior High is the larger school with 771 students compared with 571.
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 Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Elementary ranks higher (68.0 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 Pioneer Junior High and Valencia Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Junior High: 771. Valencia Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Junior High and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Junior High is 313th of 1,334 and Valencia Elementary is 937th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).