PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pioneer Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pioneer School District school district, located in SHELTON, WA with about 255 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Pioneer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pioneer Middle School is located in Shelton, Washington, and serves as part of the Pioneer School District (District 402). As a middle school, it focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the early adolescent years. The school is situated in a semi-rural setting along Spencer Lake Road, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the surrounding Mason County area.
The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging resources from the broader Pioneer School District, the institution emphasizes student growth through a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.psd402.org](http://www.psd402.org) serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative updates.
For more information, contact Pioneer Middle School at (360) 426-8291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHELTON, WA 98584-7306
(360) 426-8291
http://www.psd402.org
PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SHELTON, WA with about 255 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pioneer School District
- Total Students:
- 255
- Teachers:
- 18.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 255 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.