Pioneer Middle
Porterville, CA · Porterville Unified · Grades 6-8
723rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
Pioneer Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 723rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Pioneer Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 729 students tested
Pioneer Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 717 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.4% | 84.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.0% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 3.6% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Middle
Typical home value $331K in zip 93257 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Pioneer Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Bartlett MiddlePorterville Unified · 1.7 mi away1,003rd of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 6Sequoia MiddlePorterville Unified · 3.7 mi away541st of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 30% - 6Burton MiddleBurton Elementary · 4.4 mi away581st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 4Carl Smith MiddleTerra Bella Union Elementary · 6.5 mi away785th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 21% - –Strathmore Community DayStrathmore Union Elementary · 7.4 mi away
- –Buena Vista Community DayPleasant View Elementary · 7.8 mi away
- 4Pixley MiddlePixley Union Elementary · 16 mi away850th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 1Earlimart MiddleEarlimart Elementary · 18.2 mi away1,189th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Middle in?
Pioneer Middle is part of the Porterville Unified district in Porterville, California.
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 723rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle?
Hispanic 84%, American Indian 8%, White 4%, Asian 2% (717 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93257 is $331K 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.