Excellent
#320 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)
School · Pioneer Charter School of Science II (district) · Saugus, MA
A charter school in Saugus, MA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
97 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saugus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,819
Median home value
$589,500
Median rent
$1,982/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,653 | Compare → |
| Lynn Vocational Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,557 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy Lynn Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,615 | Compare → |
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–10 | 3.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,416NCES 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 II (pcss-ii) is listed in Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) is a public school in Saugus, MA, part of Pioneer Charter School of Science II (district), serving approximately 566 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)
What grades does Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) serve?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) is 11.8:1. 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 II (pcss-ii) rank in MA?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) ranks #320 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 II (pcss-ii)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) 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 II (pcss-ii) a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (781) 666-3945
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 01906)
- 28,599
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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