Pioneer Union
El Dorado County school performance
Pioneer Union is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among California school districts.
Only 34.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 34.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.3% |
| District Reading Rank | 713 / 977 (27th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 439 / 977 (55th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Spend per Student | $17,627 |
| Schools in District | 2 |
| Student Enrollment | 292 |
| Low-Income Students | 138 (47.3%) |
| English Learners | 9 (3.1%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 4.4 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period.
•Math +9.2 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Tricia Ciampa President | N/A | N/A |
Cory Morrison Vice President | N/A | N/A |
Courtney Clendenin Clerk | N/A | N/A |
Kyle Baker Member | N/A | N/A |
Nathaniel Houston Member | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 20.4 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 12.0 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Pioneer Union rank in California?
Pioneer Union ranks No. 713 of 977 in reading and No. 439 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Pioneer Union’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 1 of 2 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 2 of 2.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Pioneer Union compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 24.4%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 28.2%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Pioneer Union?
Elementary districts in El Dorado County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer UnionThis district | 34.3% | 34.7% |
| Gold Oak Union Elementary | 23.1% | 37.8% |
| Camino Union Elementary | 36.7% | 51.9% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
