- Thomas Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Pioneer Middle (392 vs. 174).
- Pioneer Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Middle School (361:1 vs. 321.7:1).
- Thomas Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Pioneer Middle (45 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Thomas Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Pioneer Middle (392 vs. 174).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pioneer Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Middle School (52 vs. 50).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Thomas Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Pioneer Middle (45 vs. 30).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pioneer Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Middle School (361:1 vs. 321.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thomas Middle School
$19,263.33
Pioneer Middle
$17,147.51
Local revenue share
Thomas Middle School
15.6%
Pioneer Middle
30.5%
State revenue share
Thomas Middle School
64.7%
Pioneer Middle
62.5%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Middle School
19.7%
Pioneer Middle
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Middle School
43.1%
Pioneer Middle
27.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.