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Pioneer Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 855 students

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4 stars

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted October 7, 2009

Great principal who really cares about our children and our school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2009

My daughter will be in her 3rd & final year at Pioneer. Her brother will be joining her in the fall. We are very pleased with the teachers, staff & Principals at this school. The teachers go out of their way to make sure no child is lost!! There are wonderful after school & during school programs for everyones interests. I am proud to be a parent of now 2 great kids at this school!!! The teachers have helped to make sure the kids (6th graders) are not nervous in their 1st year & help prepare the kids for their High School years at the Park!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

I went to this school for a year of middle school (I moved around a lot so I have others to compare it to) and I have to say it was a great school with a great curriculum. They have wonderfully creative ways of getting the children to learn and having fun at the same time. I made some friendships here I will never forget.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

254 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

252 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
85%

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

269 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

294 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
77%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

291 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

291 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

291 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

293 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

306 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 71%
Black 9% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Phil Freeman
Fax number
  • (734) 416-7569

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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46081 Ann Arbor Rd West
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Phone: (734) 416-2770

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