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Pioneer Junior High

Upland Unified · San Bernardino County · 245 West 18th Street, Upland, CA 91784-1682

(909) 949-7770 · pjh.upland.k12.ca.us/

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9/10
#248
Rank 248 out of 1,315
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #277 · 79th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #242 · 82nd percentile
Science9/10 · #241 · 82nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Upland — a city that feels a bit more relaxed and tree-lined than much of the Inland Empire — Pioneer Junior High offers a genuinely strong academic experience for the middle school years. With scores landing solidly in the top fifth of California schools, it's a great fit for families who want rigorous preparation heading into high school without the pressure-cooker environment of more intensely competitive districts. The surrounding north Upland neighborhoods are quiet and family-friendly, with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop, making it a comfortable place to raise kids through those important 7th and 8th grade years.

Student Demographics

724 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
331 (46%)
White
241 (33%)
Asian
80 (11%)
Multiple Races
25 (3%)
African American
22 (3%)
Filipino
15 (2%)
Other
10 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners29 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged358 (49%)
Students with Disabilities103 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

771
Enrollment
34.9
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #727 · 47th percentile

119 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found