Pioneer Union Elementary
Pioneer Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 47.6/100 — 3.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pioneer Elementary at 54/100, where 25.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $21,115 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 52.0/100 | 2 | 25.4% | 12.6% |
| Middle | Developing 38.8/100 | 1 | 17.0% | 11.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Pioneer Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Pioneer Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 14.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.2%, 5.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Pioneer Elementary leads the district at 54 with 25.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Pioneer Union Elementary spends $21,115 per student in current expenditures — $6,301 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Pioneer Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.0 — 8.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Pioneer Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 25.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum | 25.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Frontier Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 50/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Pioneer Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8 — 1.7 points near the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -9.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Pioneer Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 17.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Middle Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum | 17.0% | Developing 39/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pioneer Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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