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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Pioneer Middle

Porterville Unified · Tulare County · 225 East College Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-6062

(559) 782-7200

5/10
#734
Rank 734 out of 1,315
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #696 · 47th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #764 · 42nd percentile
Science4/10 · #809 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pioneer Middle sits in Porterville, a tight-knit agricultural city in the southern San Joaquin Valley where community roots run deep and families tend to prioritize schools with a strong local identity. Scoring right around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid option for families in the area who want a neighborhood school experience without a long commute across town. Porterville itself has a genuine small-city feel — affordable, unpretentious, and close-knit — making it a reasonable choice for families who value stability and community connection over a hyper-competitive academic environment.

Student Demographics

699 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
608 (87%)
American Indian
50 (7%)
White
21 (3%)
Other
20 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners307 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged661 (95%)
Students with Disabilities69 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

754
Enrollment
38.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs2/10 · #1126 · 18th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found