Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts?
171 students attend Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts is part of Amador County Unified School District.
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