Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pioneer Middle School is an urban public school in Walla Walla, Washington that is part of Walla Walla School District 140. It serves 603 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

603 Students

35 Teachers

450 Bridge St

Walla Walla, WA 99362 View local requests

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Pioneer Middle School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pioneer Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 22, 2026

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