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245 West 18th Street, Upland, CA 91784-1682
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
53.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 257/1,204 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 229/1,204 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 771 |
| Low-Income Students | 389 (50.5%) |
| English Learners | 21 (2.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.6% to 70.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 94% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.0% to 54.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Junior High compare within the district?
Pioneer Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Upland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pioneer Junior High rank in California?
Pioneer Junior High ranks No. 257 of 1,204 in reading and No. 229 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pioneer Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.0% meet the reading standard and 43.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pioneer Junior High compare with other schools in Upland?
Pioneer Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Upland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in UplandHow does Pioneer Junior High compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Pioneer Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 28 7–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Junior HighThis school | 53.9% | 64.0% |
| Upland Junior High | 17.0% | 34.7% |
