Pioneer Middle School

Summary:

Pioneer Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Plymouth, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 828 students. The school is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Michigan, ranking 55th out of 897 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies are significantly higher than the state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Additionally, Pioneer Middle School's 8th-grade students perform exceptionally well on the PSAT, with 86.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.2% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school's diverse student population, with 67.75% White, 8.57% African American, 5.43% Hispanic, and 13.41% Asian students, is also noteworthy, as the school's performance across different racial subgroups is high compared to other middle schools in Michigan.

While Pioneer Middle School's chronic absenteeism rates are lower than the state average, they have increased in recent years, from 7.0% in 2017-2018 to 21.5% in 2021-2022, which warrants further investigation and potential interventions. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.33% in 2020-2021 to 15.7% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools, such as Liberty Middle School and East Middle School, which Pioneer Middle School outperforms in academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
       Plymouth, MI  48170-3534


(734) 416-2770

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,019 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Middle School usually attend:

High:    Canton High School
    Plymouth High School
    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Asian:
13.4%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer Middle School ranks better than 93.9% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.64. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Asian (13.4%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School is 19, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Middle School is $14,019, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Middle School 55th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Pioneer Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 100th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.07 174th 806 78.4%
2007 80.35 114th 823 86.1%
2008 79.68 124th 839 85.2%
2009 82.50 88th 847 89.6%
2010 80.99 97th 851 88.6%
2011 83.69 58th 858 93.2%
2012 88.93 64th 900 92.9%
2013 88.21 72nd 919 92.2%
2014 89.54 64th 921 93.1%
2015 86.34 85th 919 90.8%
2016 85.43 93rd 894 89.6%
2017 86.99 77th 821 90.6%
2018 92.04 56th 838 93.3%
2019 90.19 65th 792 91.8%
2021 79.11 98th 675 85.5%
2022 84.20 88th 776 88.7%
2023 91.27 63rd 883 92.9%
2024 92.64 55th 897 93.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.69 35th 156 77.6%
2023 69.99 35th 163 78.5%
2024 65.34 51st 176 71.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.88 3rd 154 98.1%
2024 69.01 22nd 88 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 58th 377 84.6%
2019 40.00 48th 76 36.8%
2021 66.45 7th 19 63.2%
2022 79.58 12th 70 82.9%
2023 70.95 35th 199 82.4%
2024 68.54 38th 201 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.04 48th 815 94.1%
2019 70.11 130th 672 80.7%
2021 61.33 150th 523 71.3%
2022 56.99 247th 691 64.3%
2023 63.18 219th 825 73.5%
2024 72.72 132nd 836 84.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.97 46th 794 94.2%
2019 86.61 68th 658 89.7%
2021 77.66 76th 521 85.4%
2022 80.11 87th 657 86.8%
2023 91.27 39th 770 94.9%
2024 90.88 53rd 771 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.98 71st 797 91.1%
2019 89.81 58th 639 90.9%
2021 73.21 102nd 540 81.1%
2022 82.52 91st 658 86.2%
2023 86.80 90th 776 88.4%
2024 91.53 49th 786 93.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 56th 104 46.2%
2019 66.62 20th 48 58.3%
2021 55.68 20th 39 48.7%
2022 56.51 28th 57 50.9%
2023 75.43 26th 87 70.1%
2024 68.93 35th 88 60.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.59 22nd 366 94.0%
2019 78.13 23rd 196 88.3%
2022 83.24 15th 182 91.8%
2023 79.81 38th 310 87.7%
2024 81.90 20th 300 93.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.41 15th 266 94.4%
2019 75.83 24th 137 82.5%
2023 84.06 21st 246 91.5%
2024 92.67 8th 257 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pioneer Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.79 63rd 678 90.7%
2019 87.56 61st 624 90.2%
2021 76.65 98th 577 83.0%
2022 78.66 107th 638 83.2%
2023 87.31 66th 688 90.4%
2024 90.50 44th 701 93.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, July 20, 2020

Open Quote this place kids say bad words and dirty words Close Quote


by a student
Monday, February 10, 2020

Open Quote I am a student that attends pioneer middle school and i think pioneer should be higher on this list because the 8th-grade band in 2019-20 is now playing advanced highschool band music.

sincerely-pioneer student and on also on behalf of the pioneer bands 2019-20 thank you for your time Close Quote



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 860 15 28 6 4 n/a n/a 0 913
1989 878 20 32 5 1 n/a n/a 0 936
1990 857 21 35 4 1 n/a n/a 0 918
1991 658 11 31 2 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 673 13 35 6 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 683 15 35 7 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1994 675 15 39 4 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 712 15 35 7 3 n/a n/a 0 772
1996 712 15 35 7 3 n/a n/a 0 772
1997 644 20 36 5 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1998 608 12 41 5 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 573 24 38 12 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 602 21 47 14 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 598 15 49 10 6 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 615 33 45 13 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 615 33 45 13 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 623 38 39 15 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2005 645 37 45 24 3 n/a n/a 0 754
2006 645 47 48 28 2 n/a n/a 0 770
2007 678 60 57 23 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2008 694 68 67 19 n/a n/a n/a 3 851
2009 707 80 72 13 1 n/a n/a 6 879
2010 687 86 77 13 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2011 661 70 66 27 3 1 27 0 855
2012 697 78 68 34 2 0 32 0 911
2013 683 78 54 36 2 0 31 0 884
2014 637 68 60 29 1 1 33 0 829
2015 615 68 51 25 1 1 35 0 796
2016 632 62 64 25 2 2 30 0 817
2017 645 57 68 40 3 2 34 0 849
2018 641 57 78 47 4 1 41 0 869
2019 660 72 90 53 3 2 43 0 923
2020 641 60 95 41 2 1 35 0 875
2021 616 72 109 40 0 1 36 0 874
2022 577 63 98 36 1 2 30 0 807
2023 561 71 111 45 1 3 36 0 828

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 913 n/a n/a n/a
1989 936 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 918 49.0 18.7 1.7
1991 703 n/a n/a n/a
1992 728 n/a n/a 2.5
1993 741 n/a 0.0 3.5
1994 733 30.0 24.4 4
1995 772 37.0 20.9 5.4
1996 772 37.0 20.9 5.4
1997 707 35.0 20.2 6.1
1998 666 35.0 19.0 6
1999 649 34.0 19.1 6.5
2000 688 35.6 19.3 4.4
2001 678 33.5 20.2 2.7
2002 707 35.5 19.9 6.1
2003 707 35.5 19.9 6.1
2004 716 36.1 19.8 7.1
2005 754 37.3 20.2 6.2
2006 770 37.9 20.3 9.4
2007 820 39.1 21.0 9.9
2008 851 40.4 21.1 10.1
2009 879 41.2 21.3 12
2010 864 41.8 20.6 12.8
2011 855 39.9 21.4 13.6
2012 911 42.5 21.4 13.3
2013 884 39.3 22.4 12.2
2014 829 39.9 20.7 12.3
2015 796 38.0 20.9 11.1
2016 817 38.0 21.5 10.9
2017 849 39.1 21.7 8.5
2018 869 37.9 22.9 10.1
2019 923 41.9 22.0 13.9
2020 875 41.9 20.8 12.1
2021 874 42.6 20.5 11.3
2022 807 45.0 17.9 15
2023 828 43.4 19.0 15.7

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 913 n/a n/a n/a
1989 936 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 918 49.0 18.7 1.7
1991 703 n/a n/a n/a
1992 728 n/a n/a 2.5
1993 741 n/a 0.0 3.5
1994 733 30.0 24.4 4
1995 772 37.0 20.9 5.4
1996 772 37.0 20.9 5.4
1997 707 35.0 20.2 6.1
1998 666 35.0 19.0 6
1999 649 34.0 19.1 6.5
2000 688 35.6 19.3 4.4
2001 678 33.5 20.2 2.7
2002 707 35.5 19.9 6.1
2003 707 35.5 19.9 6.1
2004 716 36.1 19.8 7.1
2005 754 37.3 20.2 6.2
2006 770 37.9 20.3 9.4
2007 820 39.1 21.0 9.9
2008 851 40.4 21.1 10.1
2009 879 41.2 21.3 12
2010 864 41.8 20.6 12.8
2011 855 39.9 21.4 13.6
2012 911 42.5 21.4 13.3
2013 884 39.3 22.4 12.2
2014 829 39.9 20.7 12.3
2015 796 38.0 20.9 11.1
2016 817 38.0 21.5 10.9
2017 849 39.1 21.7 8.5
2018 869 37.9 22.9 10.1
2019 923 41.9 22.0 13.9
2020 875 41.9 20.8 12.1
2021 874 42.6 20.5 11.3
2022 807 45.0 17.9 15
2023 828 43.4 19.0 15.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (4.1%) $9,093 (95.9%) $9,480
2020 $401 (4.0%) $9,723 (96.0%) $10,124
2021 $1,302 (11.8%) $9,711 (88.2%) $11,013
2022 $835 (6.7%) $11,674 (93.3%) $12,510
2023 $952 (6.8%) $13,066 (93.2%) $14,019

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 883 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Middle School)61.558.8
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)58.558.2
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Pioneer Middle School)62.563.7
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)59.453.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Middle School)6356.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)64.257.9
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Pioneer Middle School)55.353
 2.3%
   7th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)60.249.4
 10.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer Middle School)4339.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)43.643.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Middle School)79.984
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)79.678.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Middle School)72.770
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)68.665.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students923828
 10.3%
African American7271
 1.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian90111
 23.3%
Hispanic5345
 15.1%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White660561
 15%
Two or More Races4336
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%15.7%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Middle School

Yes. Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 6.1% of Michigan middle schools.

Students at Pioneer Middle School are 68% White, 13% Asian, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pioneer Middle School usually go on to attend Canton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Pioneer Middle School.


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