Top Rankings
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,603 students in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
2,603 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District, which is ranked #586 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,107 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
53%
# Black Students
416 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
879 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
34%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
188
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
202
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,674 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$8,075
$13,387

Spending / Student
$7,674
$14,116

Best Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Fm 548 S
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5952 I 30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8503 Bldg B Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Grades: K-12
| 777 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1412 S Belt Line Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
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