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Pioneer Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in Pioneer Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pioneer Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
616 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Pioneer Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
88,590 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
573 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
93%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
35
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,265 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,808 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,265
$23,714
Spending / Student
$28,808
$24,468
Best Pioneer Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Regional
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Bernardston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District is ranked #304 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Valley School District?
93% of Pioneer Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pioneer Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,808 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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