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Pioneer Ridge Middle School

16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 558 students in grades 5-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Middle School's student population of 558 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
558 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 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 top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#504 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
29%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
32%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
31%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas 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 Ridge Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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 Kansas 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 Kansas.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS 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 #504 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisholm Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
558 students attend Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pioneer Ridge Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Middle School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.

School Reviews
2   11/29/2010
The quality of academics is horrible and the students are so much further behind Olathe and Overland Park. Bullying is a huge issue at this school and the principal and vice-principal ignores the issue.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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