Pioneer School of the Arts

Pioneer School of the Arts

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
13255 W McMillan Rd,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
West Ada School District
3.3
4.2
647 Students
A
Niche Grade
Pioneer Elementary School opened its doors in 1868 as one of Boise's initial academic institutions, but closed 1905 the school had closed to make room for the Carnegie Library. Today, the new Pioneer Elementary school is centrally located in Boise's West Valley neighborhood on West McMillan Road and serves students from pre-kindergarten to the fifth grade. As a leading Arts Magnet Academy, Pioneer Elementary School’s academic performance is second to none, with students consistently performing well above the state average in math, reading and science. Pioneer’s dedicated teaching staff strives to foster a safe, supportive and intellectually stimulating learning environment by differentiating instruction, integrating visual and performing arts, and instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school offers a robust arts-based curriculum that includes singing, dancing, performance, drawing, music and more. The campus features dedicated art and music rooms, modern classrooms, a cafeteria, a performance area, a playground and a half-acre recreation field. Students love the annual musical productions, themed holiday school events and spirit rallies where the Pioneer Puma encourages them to persevere while they learn and build strong connections with each other. Parents are welcome to participate with the active parent-teacher organization that administrates school events and the school’s annual Read-A-Thon Fundraiser. No matter your child's interests, they're sure to love the learning experiences Pioneer Elementary School offers.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
46.9%
State Average
20.3%
Science
26.9%
State Average
9.6%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
546:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 2 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/19/2023
I loved my experience there as a student. I always felt welcome and was constantly given opportunities to grow both academically and emotionally. I had issues with anger and control growing up, but my Pioneer counselor stepped in and allowed me to have sessions with her outside of class time. It helped teach me to be a more empathetic person while keeping me on track with my studies. I loved the yearly performances we did each year and how it released my inner performer.
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4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 other
12/5/2017
WE recently had to move my kids to a different school closer to our home, but we miss Puoneer sooooo much!! We had such an amazing experience there. My kids had awesome teachers every year. It’s a welcoming school, the staff and principal are so professional and proficient. The music programs are ou...
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4.0 parent
7/23/2016
Pioneer's higher test scores attract a number of families, but they aren't what made this school great for us. Teaching is clearly a life passion and labor of love at this school, and parental dedication makes Pioneer an all-around phenomenal community. What especially impressed me was how swiftly a...
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5.0 parent
6/6/2016
We absolutely love Pioneer! We have been here for 2 going on 3 years now and we really love all the special classes that they offer like Keyboarding (piano) music, art, PE and more! There are many great teachers who are organized and fun! We live 5 miles from this school and it is worth the drive ev...
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1.0 parent
12/29/2015
I would not recommend this school for children with special needs. The IEP team is disconnected, oblivious to the needs of children, and unwilling to work with parents. The principal does not demonstrate any understanding of special needs or the laws that protect children with special needs in the s...
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