Excellent
#254 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 14% in state
Pioneer Charter School of Science
School · Pioneer Charter School of Science (district) · Everett, MA
A charter school in Everett, MA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51-59 Summer Street, Everett, MA 01249
- Math 70% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Charter School of Science score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 142 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pioneer Charter School of Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pioneer Charter School of Science (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pioneer Charter School of Science is listed in Pioneer Charter School of Science (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Charter School of Science
Pioneer Charter School of Science is a public school in Everett, MA, part of Pioneer Charter School of Science (district), serving approximately 779 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Charter School of Science
What grades does Pioneer Charter School of Science serve?
Pioneer Charter School of Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School of Science?
Pioneer Charter School of Science has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Charter School of Science rank in MA?
Pioneer Charter School of Science ranks #254 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pioneer Charter School of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Charter School of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pioneer Charter School of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Charter School of Science has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pioneer Charter School of Science a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Charter School of Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pioneer Charter School of Science a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Charter School of Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (617) 389-7277
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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