Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
9%
10%
White
64%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School's ranking?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is ranked #958 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
400 students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School offer ?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School part of?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is part of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School District.
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