Pioneer Union Elementary
Butte County school performance
Pioneer Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 28th percentile among California school districts.
Only 25.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
29.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 25.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.2% |
| District Reading Rank | 874 / 977 (11th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 534 / 977 (45th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Spend per Student | $44,461 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 41 |
| Low-Income Students | 40 (100.0%) |
| English Learners | 1 (2.5%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period. Math rose 8.3 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Tenisha Ferguson Board President | N/A | N/A |
Melvin Hillier Board Vice President | N/A | N/A |
Misty Spires Board Clerk | N/A | N/A |
Reed Rankin Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Sippel Board Member | 2022 | 2026This year! |
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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
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•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
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•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 Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Union Elementary ranks No. 874 of 977 in reading and No. 534 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Pioneer Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 30.0%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 30.0%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Pioneer Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Butte County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Union ElementaryThis district | 29.2% | 25.0% |
| Golden Feather Union Elementary | 21.6% | 29.7% |
| Bangor Union Elementary | 33.9% | 50.0% |
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.
