Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District
School District · Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City EL
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas
Dallas · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#519 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,223
$745 vs Texas median
District size
2,603 students
Larger than Texas median
The short answer
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy ranks #519 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City EL (7.7/10), Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL (7.1/10), and Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Greenville | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy is a Dallas, Texas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,603 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $12,223 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City EL, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy with test data.
Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 2,603
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
The average composite rating for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy spends $12,223 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City EL is the highest-rated school in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy?
Across schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy compare to other districts in Texas?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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