- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Porterville, CA
Pioneer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006404873
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pioneer Middle held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060006404873 · Porterville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 20.9:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Pioneer Middle held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- This school 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- Westfield Elem 661
Westfield Elementary
661 students
What this shows Pioneer Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Middle compares
Pioneer Middle 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Pioneer Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Porterville
3 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle
How many students attend Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Middle?
89.8% of students at Pioneer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Middle?
Pioneer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Pioneer Middle, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.