Pioneer

Summary:

Pioneer is an elementary school located in Delano, California that serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 955 students. It is part of the Delano Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 713 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer is underperforming compared to both the district and state averages, as well as nearby schools. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 4.0% in 2017-2018 to 25.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district average of 19.3% in 2022-2023. Pioneer's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 45.32% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.45% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 47.2% and 33.27%, respectively. Additionally, Pioneer has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 84.82% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district average of 76.98% for Morningside Elementary, the closest school in the district.

When comparing Pioneer to other nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming. Schools like Morningside, Terrace Elementary, and Harvest Elementary consistently outperform Pioneer on standardized tests and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Columbine Elementary, which is in a different district (Columbine Elementary School District), significantly outperforms Pioneer and the Delano Union Elementary School District as a whole, with much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1001 Hiett Ave.
       Delano, CA  93215-9530


(661) 474-4911

District: Delano Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3265th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,060 Help


Students who attend Pioneer usually attend:

High:    Robert F. Kennedy High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  977

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.1%
Asian:
4.8%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pioneer ranks better than 65% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.6. (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 Pioneer has the largest elementary school student body size in the Delano Union Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.1%), Asian (4.8%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer is 20.4. 4 elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer is $7,060. 6 elementary schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer 3265th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Pioneer in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer 973rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pioneer in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Delano Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delano Union Elementary 713th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 18.55 4782nd 5611 14.8%
2016 22.30 4401st 5614 21.6%
2017 24.96 4266th 5692 25.1%
2018 25.27 4217th 5662 25.5%
2019 20.40 4762nd 5789 17.7%
2022 22.61 4585th 5883 22.1%
2023 31.30 3779th 5874 35.7%
2024 38.52 3265th 5862 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.35 2439th 3246 24.9%
2019 31.82 2348th 3275 28.3%
2022 45.50 1437th 3311 56.6%
2023 45.94 1419th 3250 56.3%
2024 48.84 1248th 3160 60.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.99 1905th 2420 21.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.76 3640th 5084 28.4%
2019 28.95 3934th 5173 24.0%
2022 30.74 3776th 5264 28.3%
2023 40.09 3061st 5374 43.0%
2024 44.25 2790th 5511 49.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.81 4105th 5413 24.2%
2019 16.84 4885th 5492 11.1%
2022 22.28 4482nd 5635 20.5%
2023 29.51 3817th 5617 32.0%
2024 35.51 3368th 5605 39.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 1767th 2128 17.0%
2019 44.62 1140th 2585 55.9%
2022 28.81 1547th 2227 30.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.95 4023rd 5431 25.9%
2019 25.65 4127th 5510 25.1%
2022 24.66 4270th 5663 24.6%
2023 34.02 3474th 5650 38.5%
2024 41.05 2999th 5636 46.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.64 3377th 4830 30.1%
2019 25.05 4034th 4963 18.7%
2022 29.62 3735th 5084 26.5%
2023 39.90 2912th 5098 42.9%
2024 48.32 2381st 5102 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pioneer

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 31.40 1589th 2477 35.8%
2016 25.98 1797th 2497 28.0%
2017 30.65 1659th 2508 33.9%
2018 32.62 1590th 2480 35.9%
2019 34.82 1622nd 2715 40.3%
2022 44.91 1306th 2740 52.3%
2023 55.38 1023rd 2802 63.5%
2024 56.60 973rd 2777 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 617th 1364 54.8%
2019 42.31 605th 1442 58.0%
2022 49.39 486th 1540 68.4%
2023 65.70 211th 1529 86.2%
2024 70.57 153rd 1477 89.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.29 314th 1538 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.57 1239th 2230 44.4%
2019 47.18 1100th 2369 53.6%
2022 54.59 882nd 2458 64.1%
2023 69.91 525th 2549 79.4%
2024 67.38 587th 2575 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.98 1367th 2262 39.6%
2019 38.17 1361st 2380 42.8%
2022 47.05 1145th 2509 54.4%
2023 56.33 911th 2547 64.2%
2024 51.97 1008th 2546 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.84 1460th 1491 2.1%
2022 71.94 259th 1531 83.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 1551st 2273 31.8%
2019 31.81 1556th 2407 35.4%
2022 41.87 1283rd 2527 49.2%
2023 52.05 1004th 2558 60.8%
2024 58.96 838th 2547 67.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pioneer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 1081st 2072 47.8%
2019 45.89 1060th 2213 52.1%
2022 58.13 776th 2359 67.1%
2023 70.11 504th 2391 78.9%
2024 69.83 517th 2383 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: California 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.

Pioneer Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Pioneer

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 13 4 38 686 1 0 1 0 743
2015 8 6 37 855 1 0 2 0 909
2016 6 3 31 884 2 0 2 0 928
2017 7 0 29 949 4 0 4 0 993
2018 10 3 36 983 4 0 8 0 1044
2019 13 4 40 944 4 0 7 0 1012
2020 14 4 51 935 2 0 11 0 1017
2021 12 5 52 885 2 0 11 0 967
2022 8 4 47 840 2 0 12 0 913
2023 11 4 49 883 3 0 5 0 955
2024 13 6 47 900 3 0 8 0 977

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 743 37.0 20.0 95.7
2015 909 39.0 23.3 96.3
2016 928 40.0 23.2 87.1
2017 993 41.0 24.2 84.1
2018 1044 42.8 24.3 84.1
2019 1012 42.0 24.0 74.9
2020 1017 n/a n/a 71.5
2021 967 43.5 22.2 70.4
2022 913 43.0 21.2 65.9
2023 955 45.2 21.1 84.8
2024 977 47.6 20.4 88.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 743 37.0 20.0 95.7
2015 909 39.0 23.3 96.3
2016 928 40.0 23.2 87.1
2017 993 41.0 24.2 84.1
2018 1044 42.8 24.3 84.1
2019 1012 42.0 24.0 74.9
2020 1017 n/a n/a 71.5
2021 967 43.5 22.2 70.4
2022 913 43.0 21.2 65.9
2023 955 45.2 21.1 84.8
2024 977 47.6 20.4 88.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Pioneer

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%97.0%
202092.7%0.0%0.0%95.8%92.7%
202191.7%0.0%0.0%94.1%96.4%91.7%94.1%94.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,060

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer

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 4762nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3779th of 5874 Elementary schools
 17.9%
Ranks 1622nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1023rd of 2802 Middle schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)24.229.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)41.533.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)25.329.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)42.434.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)2620.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)43.433.9
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)2519.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)40.630.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)3532.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)44.342
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)22.623.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)29.828.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Pioneer)16.121.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Delano Union Elementary)18.425.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)37.539.7
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)39.344.3
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)18.331.9
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)26.827.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)3646.4
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)41.251.2
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)1834.8
 16.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)25.728
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer)46.752.6
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)45.449.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer)26.731.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)30.830.1
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer)27.529.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Delano Union Elementary)25.624.1
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1012955
 5.6%
African American44
American Indian43
 25%
Asian4049
 22.5%
Hispanic944883
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1311
 15.4%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%84.8%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer

Pioneer ranks 3265th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pioneer are 92% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 977 students attended Pioneer.

Students who attend Pioneer usually go on to attend:

High : Robert F. Kennedy High


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