Pioneer Middle School

Q: Is Pioneer Middle School a good school?

Pioneer Middle School ranks 163 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pioneer Middle School is a public middle school located in Cooper City, Florida, serving 1,406 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, Pioneer Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Florida, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the Broward County and Florida state averages in various standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96% of Pioneer Middle School students were proficient or better in End-of-Course (EOC) Algebra 1, compared to 58% in Broward County and 55% statewide. The school also boasts a more diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools like New River Middle School and Driftwood Middle School.

When compared to the surrounding schools, Pioneer Middle School stands out for its consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and strong student engagement. The school's lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may contribute to the school's success. Overall, Pioneer Middle School is a high-performing, engaged, and diverse educational institution that delivers exceptional outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5350 SW 90th Ave
Cooper City, FL 33328

(754) 323-4100

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,859

Students who attend Pioneer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cooper City High School

Feeder schools for Pioneer Middle School:

Elementary:	Cooper City Elementary School
	Embassy Creek Elementary School
	Griffin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Number of students: 1,406

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

39.6%

Asian:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 48 ranked middle schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (39.6%), Asian (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 22.6. 35 middle schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer Middle School employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Middle School is $8,859. 37 middle schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pioneer Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Middle School 163^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pioneer Middle School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	91.22	29^th	593	95.1%
2005	92.22	32^nd	602	94.7%
2006	90.03	48^th	675	92.9%
2007	89.75	57^th	736	92.3%
2008	89.61	56^th	740	92.4%
2009	89.65	49^th	780	93.7%
2010	85.56	87^th	839	89.6%
2011	86.78	88^th	891	90.1%
2012	87.62	83^rd	897	90.7%
2013	87.02	86^th	956	91.0%
2014	83.68	127^th	999	87.3%
2016	84.13	133^rd	997	86.7%
2017	83.84	151^st	1031	85.4%
2018	82.58	163^rd	1035	84.3%
2019	82.15	178^th	1099	83.8%
2021	77.65	220^th	1136	80.6%
2022	81.97	181^st	1148	84.2%
2023	82.12	173^rd	1177	85.3%
2024	82.76	163^rd	1196	86.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1472	27	27	103	0	n/a	n/a	0	1629
1989	1513	41	46	123	0	n/a	n/a	0	1723
1990	1536	46	47	141	0	n/a	n/a	0	1770
1991	1166	41	34	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	1346
1992	1084	41	29	101	1	n/a	n/a	0	1256
1993	1190	48	44	117	0	n/a	n/a	0	1399
1994	1306	53	50	147	2	n/a	n/a	0	1558
1995	1352	34	63	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	1607
1996	1352	34	63	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	1607
1997	1359	39	64	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	1616
1998	1256	52	62	143	3	n/a	n/a	0	1516
1999	1376	50	58	160	4	n/a	n/a	0	1648
2000	1380	42	75	173	2	n/a	n/a	0	1672
2001	1483	54	80	191	0	n/a	n/a	0	1808
2002	1426	51	68	248	4	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2003	1426	51	68	248	4	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2004	1351	61	77	267	5	n/a	n/a	0	1761
2005	1331	88	80	310	5	n/a	n/a	0	1814
2006	1266	91	74	289	4	n/a	n/a	0	1724
2007	1166	75	78	307	4	n/a	n/a	45	1675
2008	1100	77	80	327	2	n/a	n/a	45	1631
2009	1008	65	83	349	5	n/a	n/a	48	1558
2010	816	85	74	466	13	n/a	n/a	24	1478
2011	789	73	70	416	13	0	50	0	1411
2012	794	71	81	370	7	0	57	0	1380
2013	752	73	87	359	3	0	51	0	1325
2014	738	69	83	362	5	1	53	0	1311
2015	710	70	81	371	5	1	53	0	1291
2016	710	78	80	389	3	2	49	0	1311
2017	739	97	82	430	2	0	45	0	1395
2018	766	97	82	455	2	0	45	0	1447
2019	764	92	98	491	2	0	47	0	1494
2020	756	89	102	525	3	2	39	0	1516
2021	699	81	94	507	6	1	41	0	1429
2022	650	81	92	520	5	3	40	0	1391
2023	615	87	96	557	3	1	47	0	1406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1629	71.0	22.9	4.1
1989	1723	76.0	22.6	3.4
1990	1770	75.0	23.6	4.6
1991	1346	59.0	22.8	3.9
1992	1256	53.0	23.6	3.3
1993	1399	56.0	25.0	3.9
1994	1558	57.0	27.3	2.6
1995	1607	66.0	24.3	3.8
1996	1607	66.0	24.3	3.8
1997	1616	65.0	24.9	3.7
1998	1516	64.0	23.7	4.9
1999	1648	71.0	23.2	7.4
2000	1672	69.0	24.2	8.8
2001	1808	76.0	23.8	6.9
2002	1797	78.0	23.0	7.3
2003	1797	78.0	23.0	7.3
2004	1761	85.0	20.7	9.7
2005	1814	91.0	19.9	11.8
2006	1724	98.0	17.6	10.5
2007	1675	93.0	18.0	11.8
2008	1631	93.0	17.5	14.5
2009	1558	108.1	17.5	16.7
2010	1478	79.0	18.7	21.7
2011	1411	74.8	18.8	23
2012	1380	63.0	21.9	25.1
2013	1325	66.0	20.0	22.1
2014	1311	65.0	20.1	25.4
2015	1291	66.0	19.5	27.7
2016	1311	67.0	19.5	27.9
2017	1395	74.0	18.8	31
2018	1447	73.0	19.8	36.1
2019	1494	69.0	21.6	29
2020	1516	70.0	21.6	28.2
2021	1429	68.0	21.0	27
2022	1391	64.0	21.7	26.4
2023	1406	62.0	22.6	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1629	71.0	22.9	4.1
1989	1723	76.0	22.6	3.4
1990	1770	75.0	23.6	4.6
1991	1346	59.0	22.8	3.9
1992	1256	53.0	23.6	3.3
1993	1399	56.0	25.0	3.9
1994	1558	57.0	27.3	2.6
1995	1607	66.0	24.3	3.8
1996	1607	66.0	24.3	3.8
1997	1616	65.0	24.9	3.7
1998	1516	64.0	23.7	4.9
1999	1648	71.0	23.2	7.4
2000	1672	69.0	24.2	8.8
2001	1808	76.0	23.8	6.9
2002	1797	78.0	23.0	7.3
2003	1797	78.0	23.0	7.3
2004	1761	85.0	20.7	9.7
2005	1814	91.0	19.9	11.8
2006	1724	98.0	17.6	10.5
2007	1675	93.0	18.0	11.8
2008	1631	93.0	17.5	14.5
2009	1558	108.1	17.5	16.7
2010	1478	79.0	18.7	21.7
2011	1411	74.8	18.8	23
2012	1380	63.0	21.9	25.1
2013	1325	66.0	20.0	22.1
2014	1311	65.0	20.1	25.4
2015	1291	66.0	19.5	27.7
2016	1311	67.0	19.5	27.9
2017	1395	74.0	18.8	31
2018	1447	73.0	19.8	36.1
2019	1494	69.0	21.6	29
2020	1516	70.0	21.6	28.2
2021	1429	68.0	21.0	27
2022	1391	64.0	21.7	26.4
2023	1406	62.0	22.6	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$139 (2.0%)	$6,974 (98.0%)	$7,113
2019	$127 (1.8%)	$7,040 (98.2%)	$7,166
2020	$143 (1.8%)	$7,641 (98.2%)	$7,784
2021	$326 (4.0%)	$7,729 (96.0%)	$8,054
2022	$1,472 (16.2%)	$7,629 (83.8%)	$9,102
2023	$787 (8.9%)	$8,070 (91.1%)	$8,859

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 178^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 173^rd of 1177 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Middle School)	78	69	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	55	50	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle School)	81	76	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	53	45	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Middle School)	71	66	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	51	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle School)	79	66	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	45	34	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer Middle School)	55	48	7%
8th Grade Science (Broward)	43	38	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pioneer Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Pioneer Middle School)	88	84	4%
End of Course Civics (Broward)	71	64	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pioneer Middle School)	100	99	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Pioneer Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1494	1406	5.9%
African American	92	87	5.4%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	98	96	2%
Hispanic	491	557	13.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	764	615	19.5%
Two or More Races	47	47
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29%	33.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Pioneer Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	5350 SW 90th Ave	Cooper City	33328	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4100	1,406	62	22.6	33.5%	615 (43.7%)	87 (6.2%)	557 (39.6%)	96 (6.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.3%)	82.8	163^rd of 1196 public middle schools	86.4%		82.1	173^rd of 1177 public middle schools	85.3%	10	73.0	73.0	67.0	86.0	87.0	65.0	52.0	96.0	98.0	91.0	89.0	$8,859	$787	$8,070
Nova Middle School	Public	6-8	3602 College Ave	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-3700	1,284	61	21.0	67.8%	96 (7.5%)	799 (62.2%)	259 (20.2%)	79 (6.2%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	40 (3.1%)	57.5	481^st of 1196 public middle schools	59.8%		53	522^nd of 1177 public middle schools	55.6%	41	60.0	55.0	55.0	66.0	60.0	32.0	36.0	93.0	97.0	97.0	65.0	$9,071	$1,530	$7,542
Driftwood Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2751 N 70th Ter	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3100	1,136	60	18.9	71.4%	157 (13.8%)	243 (21.4%)	664 (58.5%)	37 (3.3%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.0%)	25.8	920^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.1%		29	855^th of 1177 public middle schools	27.4%	65	41.0	45.0	40.0	39.0	32.0	20.0	26.0	74.0	100.0	77.0	59.0	$11,198	$2,115	$9,083
Pines Middle School	Public	6-8	200 N Douglas Rd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4000	597	33	18.0	67.0%	34 (5.7%)	303 (50.8%)	228 (38.2%)	19 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	33.2	820^th of 1196 public middle schools	31.4%		28.6	858^th of 1177 public middle schools	27.1%	38	46.0	44.0	47.0	36.0	35.0	20.0	42.0	95.0	100.0	95.0	58.0	$13,202	$2,371	$10,830
Apollo Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6800 Arthur St	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-2900	1,168	55	21.1	70.9%	122 (10.4%)	390 (33.4%)	581 (49.7%)	36 (3.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	30 (2.6%)	41.1	709^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.7%		38.5	720^th of 1177 public middle schools	38.8%	11	49.0	51.0	45.0	51.0	42.0	39.0	37.0	91.0	95.0	96.0	60.0	$10,136	$1,885	$8,251
Indian Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1355 S Nob Hill Rd	Davie	33324	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-3300	2,020	89	22.7	45.5%	715 (35.4%)	158 (7.8%)	1,005 (49.8%)	102 (5.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	37 (1.8%)	58.8	459^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.6%		54.8	499^th of 1177 public middle schools	57.6%	40	62.0	51.0	58.0	55.0	64.0	47.0	45.0	91.0	100.0	97.0	77.0	$8,179	$862	$7,318
Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	9300 Pembroke Rd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 435-1570	352	0	24.5	51.1%	5 (1.4%)	283 (80.4%)	54 (15.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	64.4	394^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.1%		57.3	467^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.3%	73	63.0	63.0	59.0	67.0	66.0	59.0	31.0	95.0		95.0	70.0	$9,432	$645	$8,787
Seminole Middle School	Public	6-8	6200 SW 16th St	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4200	1,072	55	19.4	53.5%	279 (26.0%)	376 (35.1%)	327 (30.5%)	36 (3.4%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	47 (4.4%)	43.7	680^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.1%		41.8	679^th of 1177 public middle schools	42.3%	1	53.0	46.0	49.0	45.0	56.0	43.0	33.0	78.0	100.0	90.0	62.0	$9,865	$1,420	$8,444
Walter C. Young Middle School	Public	6-8	901 NW 129th Ave	Pembroke Pines	33028	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4570	873	45	19.4	56.1%	88 (10.1%)	275 (31.5%)	448 (51.3%)	38 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.4%)	58.8	460^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.5%		61.4	420^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.3%	40	57.0	50.0	58.0	56.0	60.0	50.0	51.0	96.0		100.0	73.0	$11,552	$1,628	$9,923
New Renaissance Middle School	Public	6-8	10701 Miramar Blvd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-3500	1,107	58	19.0	75.6%	28 (2.5%)	769 (69.5%)	262 (23.7%)	30 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.4%)	23.8	947^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.8%		24.1	921^st of 1177 public middle schools	21.8%	26	34.0	40.0	37.0	36.0	39.0	31.0	22.0	70.0	90.0	89.0	64.0	$10,786	$1,941	$8,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Middle School

Is Pioneer Middle School a good school?

Pioneer Middle School ranks 163^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,406 students attended Pioneer Middle School.

What district is Pioneer Middle School in?

Broward

What high school do graduates of Pioneer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pioneer Middle School usually go on to attend Cooper City High School

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Middle School?

Students at Pioneer Middle School are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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