Pioneer Union School District

6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Pioneer Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pioneer Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
283 Students
5,826,337 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
267,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pioneer Union School District, which is ranked #1066 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1057 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
40-44%
47%
25-29%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
67%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,976. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $18,397. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$19,976
Spending / Student
$12,809
$18,397

Best Pioneer Union School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District is ranked #1066 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Union School District?
67% of Pioneer Union School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Union School District?
Pioneer Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pioneer Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $18,397. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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