Pioneer Middle School
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (253) 583-7200
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 764 students • 19 students per teacher
Dupont's Pioneer Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Steilacoom Hist. School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Pioneer Middle School is a public school in the Steilacoom Hist. School District located in Dupont, WA. The principal of Pioneer Middle School is Paula Gayson. As of 2014, the students are 52.1% White, non-Hispanic; 13.9% Hispanic; 12.4% Multiracial; 10.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 8.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan. 24.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Pioneer Middle School is 19:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 52.1% | 54.6% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 13.7% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.4% | 13.3% | 6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.1% | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 8.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 24.4% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 2% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 0.5 mi | |
| 2 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 7.6 mi | |
| 3 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 10.6 mi | |
| 4 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 10.6 mi | |
| 5 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 10.8 mi | |
| 6 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 11.2 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 13.8 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 14.7 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 15.9 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 16 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 17.4 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 27.8 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 28.4 mi | |
| 14 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 32.5 mi | |
| 15 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 32.7 mi | |
| 16 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 33.6 mi | |
| 17 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 34.3 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 35.7 mi | |
| 19 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 36.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 10.5 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 30.4 mi | |
| 3 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 33.5 mi | |
| 4 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 33.7 mi | |
| 5 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 36.8 mi | |
| 6 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 36.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 4.3 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 7.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 32 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 36.8 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 42.7 mi. |
