Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Pioneer Charter School Of Science's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
Pioneer Charter School Of Science ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Charter School Of Science is 0.72, which is more 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
#369 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
27%
24%
Black
23%
10%
White
39%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Charter School Of Science is ranked #369 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pioneer Charter School Of Science often compared to?
Pioneer Charter School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Mystic Valley Regional Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Charter School Of Science is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
783 students attend Pioneer Charter School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pioneer Charter School Of Science students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Charter School Of Science?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Charter School Of Science offer ?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Charter School Of Science part of?
Pioneer Charter School Of Science is part of Pioneer Charter School Of Science School District.
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