Pioneer Middle
Hanford, CA · Pioneer Union Elementary · Charter · Grades 6-8
464th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 64%▼ Declining
Pioneer Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 464th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — declining.
Pioneer Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 544 students tested
Pioneer Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 558 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.2% | 55.4% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 43.4% | 31.0% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 6.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Middle
Typical home value $383K in zip 93230 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Pioneer Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Woodrow Wilson Junior HighHanford Elementary · 2.5 mi away494th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 6John F. Kennedy Junior HighHanford Elementary · 2.6 mi away547th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 32% - 3Laton MiddleLaton Joint Unified · 4.9 mi away1,035th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 3Parkview MiddleArmona Union Elementary · 5.2 mi away938th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 21% - 8Liberty MiddleLemoore Union Elementary · 9.1 mi away381st of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 38% - 8Lemoore University Elementary CharterLemoore Union Elementary · 11.1 mi away · charter376th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 35% - –Island Community DayKingsburg Elementary Charter · 11.2 mi away · charter
- 7Rafer Johnson Junior HighKingsburg Elementary Charter · 11.9 mi away · charter477th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Middle in?
Pioneer Middle is part of the Pioneer Union Elementary district in Hanford, California.
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 464th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle?
Hispanic 55%, White 31%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 4% (558 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93230 is $383K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.