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Pioneer Junior High School

245 W. 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 716 students in grades 7-8, Pioneer Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pioneer Junior High School's student population of 716 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
716 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pioneer Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Junior High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2214 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pioneer Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pioneer Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pioneer Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Junior High School's ranking?
Pioneer Junior High School is ranked #2214 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Junior High School?
716 students attend Pioneer Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pioneer Junior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Junior High School?
Pioneer Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pioneer Junior High School offer ?
Pioneer Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pioneer Junior High School part of?
Pioneer Junior High School is part of Upland Unified School District.

School Reviews
5   6/3/2022
good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ok
3   4/14/2021
A place where there is still a level of expectation. Effort and perseverance are required if you want success.
- Posted by Teacher - Person of interest
1   2/17/2020
This school is trash I disliked everyone who I came in contact with. I remember one time I got in trouble for getting up to throw something in the trash; The teachers are mean, the office staff are rude, and so are the aids. I wouldn't recommend sending your child here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ur mom

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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