Pioneer Valley Regional

97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 265 students in grades 7-12, Pioneer Valley Regional ranks in the top 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 30-34% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pioneer Valley Regional's student population of 265 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Pioneer Valley Regional ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley Regional is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
90%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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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 Regional's ranking?
Pioneer Valley Regional is ranked #822 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-34% 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 Regional?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Regional is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Regional?
265 students attend Pioneer Valley Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pioneer Valley Regional students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Valley Regional part of?
Pioneer Valley Regional is part of Pioneer Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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