Pioneer Middle
Dupont, WA · Steilacoom Hist. School District · Grades 6-8
113th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Pioneer Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 113th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
Pioneer Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 748 students tested
Pioneer Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 746 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 44.8% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 24.3% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.4% | 14.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 10.1% | 7.0% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 8.1% | 6.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Middle
Typical home value $559K in zip 98327 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
- 5Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 5.3 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 31% - –Re-Entry Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 5.4 mi away
- 4Thomas Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 5.4 mi away263rd of 381
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.6 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 1Hudtloff Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 7.7 mi away363rd of 381
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 1Lochburn Middle SchoolClover Park School District · 8.4 mi away377th of 381
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 6Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 9 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 9Drum IntermediateUniversity Place School District · 9.2 mi away45th of 381
ELA 70% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Middle in?
Pioneer Middle is part of the Steilacoom Hist. School District district in Dupont, Washington.
Is Pioneer Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle 113th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle?
White 45%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 7% (746 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98327 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.