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Pioneer Ridge Middle School

1656 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 806 students in grades 7-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
806 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 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 Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1631 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
23%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri 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 Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #1631 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
806 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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