- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upland, CA
Pioneer Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060001609092
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Junior High has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Junior High ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Pioneer Junior High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060001609092 · Upland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 24.1:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Pioneer Junior High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upland High
Upland High
2,797 students
- This school 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- Pepper Tree El 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- Upland Junior 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- Valencia Eleme 571
Valencia Elementary
571 students
What this shows Pioneer Junior High reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Junior High compares
Pioneer Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 32.7%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Pioneer Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valencia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Upland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Junior High
How many students attend Pioneer Junior High?
Pioneer Junior High has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Junior High is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Junior High?
32.8% of students at Pioneer Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Junior High?
Pioneer Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Junior High rank among public schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Junior High ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Pioneer Junior High, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students), and Baldy View Elementary (624 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.