Pioneer Ridge Middle School

1656 South Speck Road

School District

Independence 30
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 28, 2023

Pioneer Ridge has been amazing with the transition of our daughter during the 8th grade year. Their after school programs for tutoring and school work help have made a world of difference with our daughters grades in difficult subjects. The staff has been extremely helpful and approachable. Easy access dashboards and portals to view progress in real time have aided us at home in keeping in a weekly standard as well as being able to see an overall look at the semesters. Really happy that things are working out!
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2022

This school is an overall joke. Honestly, the entire school district is a joke. The superintendent has no idea what is actually happening at the schools. Honestly I feel the district should lost all accreditation. It's funny all these school shootings and this school is a pure example of why. Children get bullied and ignored because the bully covers their tracks good etc. You express needing assistance and nothing is ever done. The child no left behind act really needs a face lift. Because the teachers are pretty terrible like the teachers won't even pronounce his name correctly. I was even told by a secretary to call the state because nothing will be done at the city level. If I could give a zero I would.
Submitted by student on August 25, 2021

Pioneer Ridge is a great school to attend, all of the teachers set their rules straight, and what they will and will not accept like racial slurs, rude/disrespectful hand gestures, and other things the can offend other kids and staff at the school. They teach their kids to work their hardest, and to do the best of their abilities emotionally, mentally,and academically so that they can move on to the next grade (9th or 8th). The staff makes sure they help any child in need of mental, and emotional help when they need it. The school it's self has a matrix called the S.T.A.R Matrix (Safety, Trustworthy, Attitude, Responsibility) system. The staff and principles make sure that within the first week of school that they learn the school rules and other important things like taking notes in class, and showing academic integrity. The Staff treats everyone the same no matter how different a student may be , and take care of bulling fast to make sure it doesn't keep happening. Over all Pioneer Ridge is a great place to be!