Serving 366 students in grades 5-12, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate's student population of 366 students has grown by 751% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is 0.63, which is less 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
#4230 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate's ranking?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is ranked #4230 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
366 students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate offer ?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate part of?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate is part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District.
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