Serving 775 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Charter School Of Science's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Charter School Of Science is 0.72, which is more 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
#488 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
28%
23%
Black
24%
10%
White
38%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Charter School Of Science's ranking?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science is ranked #488 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pioneer Charter School Of Science often compared to?
Pioneer Charter School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Mystic Valley Regional Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Charter School Of Science is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
775 students attend Pioneer Charter School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pioneer Charter School Of Science students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Charter School Of Science offer ?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Charter School Of Science part of?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science is part of Pioneer Charter School Of Science School District.
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