Pioneer Valley Regional School is a public regional comprehensive secondary school located in Northfield, Massachusetts, United States. It offers grades seven through twelve. It is the primary high school for the towns of Leyden, Northfield, Warwick and Bernardston, Massachusetts.
Serving 241 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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 241 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Regional?
241 students attend Pioneer Valley Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pioneer Valley Regional students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Regional?
Pioneer Valley Regional has a student ration of 10:1, 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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