Pioneer Middle School

50 E Spencer Lake Road
SHELTON, WA 98584

www.psd402.org

241 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

241

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	42
Black	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
170 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
42 (17.4 %)
Two or More
15 (6.2 %)
American Indian
7 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pioneer School District
Phone:	(360)426-8291
Website:	http://www.psd402.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 78

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 75