Pioneer Valley School District

97 F Sumner Turner Road
Northfield, MA 01360
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 657 students in Pioneer Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pioneer Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
657 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Pioneer Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#285 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pioneer Valley  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer Valley  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer Valley  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pioneer Valley  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
23%
# Black Students
2 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
601 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
92%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
45
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,438 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,011 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pioneer Valley  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Pioneer Valley  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,438
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pioneer Valley  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,011
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pioneer Valley  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pioneer Valley School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Regional
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Bernardston Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 657 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District is ranked #286 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Valley School District?
92% of Pioneer Valley School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pioneer Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,011 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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