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Pioneer Heritage Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 700 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 14, 2010

i went to 6th grade in pioneer heritage. it was cool. the staff was nice and the students where always looking out to help..it makes me want to stay there forever. i just hope the world could act like pioneer heritage


Posted October 27, 2010

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! I am a 7th grade student who came a month after school started. I made friends in the blink of an eye, they all seem to think, "The more the merrier!" Anyway, all the teachers have found a way to teach you everything, while you have a great time. We have a great day every day, and GO PANTERS :)!


Posted September 29, 2009

I came to this school in the middle of the 7th grade, and it soon became a hated place to learn. The students are mean, and are not open to accepting new friends. The teachers lack enthusiasim for their work, and do not teach well at all. The vice principal only focuses on ways to punish the students, and has no reward system for the students who do well. It was a relief when I was able to leave Pioneer, I would never recommend this school to anyone. Ask any student who has experience at least 2 years at this school. Its horrible.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2008

This a a great school. I am a sixth garder going here, and the staff is great. Anybody that lives near here and attends this school is gifted with luck. Go panthers!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 14, 2008

1 word! AMAZING! Ok maybe two, three, or more! This schools staff is great! I am a 6th grader and i am new to this school and in 6th grade english i am already learning words like immaculate & there defintions, dates they were brought up, and even if the are a verb, an adjective, adverb, or an noun! Main Entry: im mac u late Pronunciation: i- ma-ky -l t Function: adjective Date: 15th century 1: having no stain or blemish : pure 2: containing no flaw or error 3 a: spotlessly clean b: having no colored spots or marks im mac u late ly adverb ! Pioneer is a great school and it has prodigious staff!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 2, 2006

Pioneer Heritage Middle Schoool, from the administration to the teaching and coaching staff, is the best example of teamwork, dedication, intelligence and caring that I have ever witnessed as a student and/or as a parent. The School is a gift to those who are fortunate enough to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2005

This school is a good one and I would recommend this school
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 83% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female99%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian96%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education40%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 34%
Black 12% 14%
Hispanic 11% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 8%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
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Phone: (469) 633-4700

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