Summary:
Pioneer Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Independence, Missouri, serving 806 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 235 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Pioneer Ridge Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.5% White, 14.76% African American, and 22.95% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 28.5% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.5%. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, is also lower than the state and district averages. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Clifford H. Nowlin Middle and Bingham Middle, Pioneer Ridge Middle generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level.
Pioneer Ridge Middle has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $4,912 in 2018-2019 to $11,032 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Clifford H. Nowlin Middle and Bingham Middle schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 213 out of 435 Missouri middle schools in 2015-2016 to 335 out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other middle schools in the state. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the school's diverse student population, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance at Pioneer Ridge Middle. Targeted interventions and support for these student groups could potentially help improve the school's overall performance.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Independence 30
SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,032
Students who attend Pioneer Ridge Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Pioneer Ridge Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9
Number of students: 806
Racial breakdown:
White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
23.0%
African American:
14.8%
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Two or more races:
9.8%
Pacific Islander:
1.0%
Asian:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61%
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