Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Ridge Middle School is ranked #621 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaska Middle School East, Chaska Middle School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
496 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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