Pioneer Middle School

www.wenatcheeschools.org/pio/

488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Middle School, located in Wenatchee, Washington, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Wenatchee School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility in its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Pioneer Middle School places a strong focus on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of programs, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. With a mission rooted in student success and a commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader Wenatchee community, Pioneer Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that empowers every student to reach their full potential.

488

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	316
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
316 (64.9%)
White
155 (31.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Wenatchee School District
Phone:	(509)663-7171
Website:	http://www.wenatcheeschools.org/pio/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 150

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 173