PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE

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731 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Ridge Middle School, located at 1656 S Speck Rd in Independence, Missouri, is a key component of the Independence School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the transition from elementary to high school. The facility functions as a hub for the local community, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

As part of the Independence School District, Pioneer Ridge benefits from the district's broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes student engagement, collaboration, and the use of technology to prepare pupils for their future academic endeavors. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contact information, or upcoming events can find comprehensive resources through the district’s official website at http://www.isdschools.org.

731

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	144
Black	119
Asian	1
Two or More	85
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
374 (51.2%)
Hispanic
144 (19.7%)
Black
119 (16.3%)
Two or More
85 (11.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5385
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 393