Pioneer Ridge Middle

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.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1656 S Speck Rd
       Independence, MO  64057-2064


(816) 521-5385

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,032 Help


Students who attend Pioneer Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Truman High

Feeder schools for Pioneer Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Blackburn Elementary
    John W. Luff Elementary
    Little Blue Elementary
    Sycamore Hills Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  806

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
23.0%
African American:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Ridge Middle ranks worse than 73% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Independence 30 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.61. (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 Student population at Pioneer Ridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Hispanic (23%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Middle is 16.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Independence 30 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Ridge Middle is $11,032. 2 middle schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pioneer Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Ridge Middle 335th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Pioneer Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.33 177th 619 71.4%
2007 60.84 201st 624 67.8%
2008 62.43 199th 624 68.1%
2009 60.96 220th 601 63.4%
2010 59.95 244th 614 60.3%
2011 45.92 381st 625 39.0%
2012 42.72 414th 623 33.5%
2013 41.72 449th 649 30.8%
2014 36.68 467th 633 26.2%
2015 54.45 248th 585 57.6%
2016 52.29 213th 435 51.0%
2017 44.41 334th 568 41.2%
2018 47.94 289th 552 47.6%
2019 44.56 325th 587 44.6%
2021 49.03 237th 454 47.8%
2022 33.25 323rd 459 29.6%
2023 28.61 335th 459 27.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.07 45th 79 43.0%
2019 24.74 81st 98 17.3%
2021 54.86 9th 31 71.0%
2022 34.16 27th 45 40.0%
2023 39.43 20th 44 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.47 56th 68 17.6%
2023 25.25 56th 68 17.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.78 155th 192 19.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 216th 422 48.8%
2019 50.49 215th 482 55.4%
2021 51.63 157th 371 57.7%
2022 34.91 258th 365 29.3%
2023 34.04 283rd 382 25.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.77 91st 162 43.8%
2019 50.33 96th 204 52.9%
2021 27.50 161st 195 17.4%
2022 20.94 163rd 187 12.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 17th 104 83.7%
2019 66.40 33rd 121 72.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.68 45th 129 65.1%
2019 48.48 69th 149 53.7%
2021 59.84 41st 135 69.6%
2022 36.87 96th 148 35.1%
2023 36.94 101st 153 34.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.10 63rd 96 34.4%
2019 33.99 91st 130 30.0%
2021 43.51 37th 67 44.8%
2022 38.71 45th 78 42.3%
2023 34.52 53rd 74 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pioneer Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.56 176th 479 63.3%
2019 52.97 208th 527 60.5%
2021 56.77 142nd 376 62.2%
2022 36.77 249th 381 34.6%
2023 34.20 261st 385 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Enrollment information for Pioneer Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 776 60 15 26 10 n/a n/a 0 887
2002 782 62 16 37 4 n/a n/a 0 901
2003 782 62 16 37 4 n/a n/a 0 901
2004 770 61 22 59 12 n/a n/a 0 924
2005 676 61 20 49 3 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 718 79 31 57 7 n/a n/a 0 892
2007 651 84 26 61 3 n/a n/a 0 825
2008 645 99 33 71 5 n/a n/a 0 853
2009 629 119 21 62 3 n/a n/a 0 834
2010 625 134 20 56 6 n/a n/a 0 841
2011 597 103 7 72 1 8 47 0 835
2012 621 102 12 83 0 6 43 0 867
2013 512 78 9 95 2 5 54 0 755
2014 528 103 10 115 2 6 61 0 825
2015 486 94 18 126 3 7 48 0 782
2016 486 108 13 166 0 4 52 0 829
2017 459 106 7 156 0 9 37 0 774
2018 458 97 11 144 1 8 51 0 770
2019 473 101 10 152 2 6 69 0 813
2020 493 126 4 140 5 7 65 0 840
2021 448 127 6 134 4 6 98 0 823
2022 411 115 4 143 1 3 92 0 769
2023 407 119 4 185 4 8 79 0 806

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 Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 887 56.6 15.7 40.7
2002 901 62.1 14.5 40.3
2003 901 62.1 14.5 40.3
2004 924 53.8 17.2 39.2
2005 809 49.1 16.5 43.3
2006 892 58.0 15.4 46.1
2007 825 56.1 14.7 42.7
2008 853 60.9 14.0 46.1
2009 834 58.3 14.3 48.1
2010 841 54.4 15.4 51.5
2011 835 47.9 17.4 56.8
2012 867 44.9 19.3 56.6
2013 755 45.0 16.7 61.6
2014 825 44.4 18.5 65.9
2015 782 45.0 17.3 53.8
2016 829 46.0 18.0 56.8
2017 774 46.6 16.5 53.7
2018 770 45.8 16.7 55.5
2019 813 44.9 18.0 52.9
2020 840 45.5 18.4 59.5
2021 823 45.4 18.1 59.3
2022 769 46.3 16.6 55.7
2023 806 47.6 16.9 61

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 Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 887 56.6 15.7 40.7
2002 901 62.1 14.5 40.3
2003 901 62.1 14.5 40.3
2004 924 53.8 17.2 39.2
2005 809 49.1 16.5 43.3
2006 892 58.0 15.4 46.1
2007 825 56.1 14.7 42.7
2008 853 60.9 14.0 46.1
2009 834 58.3 14.3 48.1
2010 841 54.4 15.4 51.5
2011 835 47.9 17.4 56.8
2012 867 44.9 19.3 56.6
2013 755 45.0 16.7 61.6
2014 825 44.4 18.5 65.9
2015 782 45.0 17.3 53.8
2016 829 46.0 18.0 56.8
2017 774 46.6 16.5 53.7
2018 770 45.8 16.7 55.5
2019 813 44.9 18.0 52.9
2020 840 45.5 18.4 59.5
2021 823 45.4 18.1 59.3
2022 769 46.3 16.6 55.7
2023 806 47.6 16.9 61

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $781 (15.9%) $4,131 (84.1%) $4,912
2020 $860 (9.2%) $8,449 (90.8%) $9,309
2021 $1,432 (15.6%) $7,753 (84.4%) $9,185
2022 $2,240 (20.3%) $8,792 (79.7%) $11,032

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Ridge Middle

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 325th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 335th of 459 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Ridge Middle)36.428.5
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)25.825.8
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Ridge Middle)42.328.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)32.527.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Ridge Middle)5.72.1
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)9.67
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer Ridge Middle)43.627
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Independence 30)34.626.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Ridge Middle)49.129.6
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)41.128.2
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Pioneer Ridge Middle)10070.1
 29.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Independence 30)4230.8
 11.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813806
 0.9%
African American101119
 17.8%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic152185
 21.7%
Pacific Islander68
 33.3%
White473407
 14%
Two or More Races6979
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%61%
 8.2%


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Students at Pioneer Ridge Middle are 50% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Pioneer Ridge Middle ranks 335th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Pioneer Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Truman High

In the 2022-23 school year, 806 students attended Pioneer Ridge Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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