Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pioneer Middle School is a suburban public school in Cooper City, Florida that is part of Broward County Public Schools. It serves 1,453 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.9:1. Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,453 Students

73 Teachers

5350 SW 90th Ave

Cooper City, FL 33328 View local requests

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Pioneer Middle School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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