Serving 621 students in grades 5-12, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite's student population of 621 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4633 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite's ranking?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is ranked #4633 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite often compared to?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquiteis often viewed alongside schools like Moss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
621 students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite offer ?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite part of?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District.
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