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1001 Hiett Avenue, Delano, CA 93215-9530
Summary
Pioneer is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 467/1,734 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 406/1,735 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,043 |
| Low-Income Students | 912 (87.4%) |
| English Learners | 284 (27.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 14.6 points over the full period.
•Math +14.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.9% to 63.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.9% to 52.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.2-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pioneer rank in California?
Pioneer ranks No. 467 of 1,734 in reading and No. 406 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Pioneer compare with other schools in Delano?
Pioneer is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Delano with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DelanoHow does Pioneer compare with other schools in Kern County?
Pioneer is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| PioneerThis school | 45.0% | 54.6% |
| Columbine Elementary | 72.8% | 71.9% |
