Pioneer Trail Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Trail Elementary
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Jefferson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students
| Measure | Pioneer Trail Elementary Jefferson City, Missouri | Thomas Jefferson Middle Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 1,159 | #240 of 392 |
| National rank | #24349 of 50,301 | #8951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 44.0).
- •Pioneer Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Pioneer Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Pioneer Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 50.4%).
- •Pioneer Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 927 students compared with 396.
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 Trail Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Trail Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 44.0 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 Trail Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Trail Elementary: 396. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Trail Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in Missouri?
Pioneer Trail Elementary is 628th of 1,159 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 240th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).