PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1085 PIONEER TRAIL EAST
CHASKA, MN 55318

prm.district112.org

496 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Ridge Middle School, located in Chaska, Minnesota, is a key component of the Eastern Carver County School District (District 112). Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and extracurricular involvement.

As part of District 112, Pioneer Ridge leverages the district's broader mission to provide high-quality learning experiences that prepare students for future success. The school focuses on building a collaborative community where students are encouraged to engage critically with their studies while developing essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and technology. By offering a variety of elective courses and activities, Pioneer Ridge strives to meet the diverse needs and interests of its student body within a structured and inclusive educational setting.

496

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	39
Black	20
Asian	27
Two or More	26

White
384 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.9 %)
Asian
27 (5.4 %)
Two or More
26 (5.2 %)
Black
20 (4.0 %)

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:	EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(952)556-7800
Website:	http://prm.district112.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 143