Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pioneer Technical Center's student population of 207 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Technical Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technical Center is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8209 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technical Center's ranking?
Pioneer Technical Center is ranked #8209 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Technical Center?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Technical Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Technical Center?
207 students attend Pioneer Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pioneer Technical Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Technical Center?
Pioneer Technical Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technical Center offer ?
Pioneer Technical Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pioneer Technical Center part of?
Pioneer Technical Center is part of Madera County Superintendent Of Schools.
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