Pioneer Middle
Tustin, CA · Tustin Unified · Grades 6-8
165th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
Pioneer Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 165th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2015 to 87th in 2025.
Pioneer Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 961 students tested
Pioneer Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 941 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38.5% | 37.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 27.6% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| White | 40.8% | 21.4% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 11.7% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Middle
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 92782 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
- 5C. E. Utt MiddleTustin Unified · 2.2 mi away680th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 8Hewes MiddleTustin Unified · 2.2 mi away268th of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 53% - 10Sierra Vista MiddleIrvine Unified · 2.5 mi away34th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 5Columbus Tustin MiddleTustin Unified · 2.6 mi away675th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 7Santiago Charter MiddleOrange Unified · 3.4 mi away · charter469th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 10Venado MiddleIrvine Unified · 4.2 mi away106th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 10Jeffrey Trail MiddleIrvine Unified · 4.3 mi away77th of 1,294
ELA 76% · Math 75% - 2Raymond A. Villa Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 4.3 mi away1,071st of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Middle in?
Pioneer Middle is part of the Tustin Unified district in Tustin, California.
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 165th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle?
Asian 37%, Hispanic 28%, White 21%, Two or more races 12% (941 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92782 is $1.34M 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.