Pioneer Middle School
Walla Walla, WA · Walla Walla Public Schools · Grades 6-8
247th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Pioneer Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle School 247th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Pioneer Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 576 students tested
Pioneer Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 575 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 51.3% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.0% | 41.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Middle School
Typical home value $420K in zip 99362 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Pioneer Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Garrison Middle SchoolWalla Walla Public Schools · 1.7 mi away215th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 34% - 6John Sager Middle SchoolCollege Place School District · 4.4 mi away157th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 3Preston Hall Middle SchoolWaitsburg School District · 15.8 mi away279th of 381
ELA 36% · Math 26% - 1Prescott Middle SchoolPrescott School District · 16 mi away369th of 381
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 2Dayton Middle SchoolDayton School District · 23.6 mi away317th of 381
ELA 30% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Middle School in?
Pioneer Middle School is part of the Walla Walla Public Schools district in Walla Walla, Washington.
Is Pioneer Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Middle School 247th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle School?
White 51%, Hispanic 41%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 1% (575 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99362 is $420K 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.