Pioneer Middle School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Middle School, located on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth, Michigan, is a key component of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its students during their formative middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects and elective offerings, aiming to prepare them for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Pioneer Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of belonging. With a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive environment, Pioneer works closely with families and the broader Plymouth-Canton community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed both academically and personally.

827

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	43
Black	75
Asian	108
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
558 (67.5%)
Asian
108 (13.1%)
Black
75 (9.1%)
Hispanic
43 (5.2%)
Two or More
37 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-2770
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 298

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 300