At a glance
Reported students
827
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Pioneer Middle School: 827 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer Middle School
Pioneer Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Plymouth. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. NCES reports 827 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.5%) and Asian (13.1%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.5%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black9.1%
- Asian13.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
817 reported students
Discovery Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
725 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
667 reported students
Workman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
637 reported students
Miller Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School Middle · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 667 | 1.2 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 725 | 1.7 mi |
| Discovery Middle School Middle · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 2 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 817 | 3.3 mi |
| Meads Mill Middle School Middle · Northville Public Schools | 06–08 | 615 | 3.9 mi |
| Johnson Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 04–06 | 503 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Middle School
What grades does Pioneer Middle School serve?
Pioneer Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
How many students attend Pioneer Middle School?
Pioneer Middle School reported 827 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 803 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 827 students and 40.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plymouth-Canton Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer Middle School in?
Pioneer Middle School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, based in Plymouth, MI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middle School (1.2 mi), East Middle School (1.7 mi), Discovery Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.