Serving 239 students in grades 7-12, Pioneer Valley Regional 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Valley Regional's student population of 239 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Pioneer Valley Regional ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley Regional is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Black Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Valley Regional's ranking?
Pioneer Valley Regional is ranked #1053 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pioneer Valley Regional often compared to?
Pioneer Valley Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin County Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Regional?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Regional is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Regional?
239 students attend Pioneer Valley Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pioneer Valley Regional students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Regional?
Pioneer Valley Regional has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley Regional offer ?
Pioneer Valley Regional offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Valley Regional part of?
Pioneer Valley Regional is part of Pioneer Valley School District.
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