At a glance
Reported students
1,037
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
666
Pioneer Heritage Middle: 1,037 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 1,091
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer Heritage Middle
Pioneer Heritage Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Frisco. It is one of 77 current school records connected to Frisco ISD. NCES reports 1,037 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 Asian (47.3%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Heritage Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.11 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.98
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.5%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black5.6%
- Asian47.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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
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 Frisco ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pearson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,032 reported students
Nelson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,094 reported students
Fowler Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
967 reported students
Roach Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
953 reported students
Stafford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
946 reported students
Wester Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
918 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer Heritage Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Middle Middle · Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 1,032 | 0.8 mi |
| Cobb Middle Middle · Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 798 | 1.3 mi |
| Lowell H Strike Middle Middle · Little Elm ISD | 06–08 | 881 | 2.2 mi |
| Griffin Middle Middle · Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 685 | 2.6 mi |
| STEM Academy at Griffin Middle Middle · Lewisville ISD | 06–08 | 697 | 3.2 mi |
| Staley Middle Middle · Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 591 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Heritage Middle
What grades does Pioneer Heritage Middle serve?
Pioneer Heritage Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Frisco ISD.
How many students attend Pioneer Heritage Middle?
Pioneer Heritage Middle reported 1,037 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,091 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Heritage Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,037 students and 67.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer Heritage Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Heritage Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Frisco ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer Heritage Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer Heritage Middle in?
Pioneer Heritage Middle is part of Frisco ISD, based in Frisco, TX, which operates 77 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Heritage Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pearson Middle (0.8 mi), Cobb Middle (1.3 mi), Lowell H Strike Middle (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.