Excellent
#107 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 6% in state
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
School · Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter (district) · Hadley, MA
A charter school in Hadley, MA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035
- Math 67% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 146 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hadley), 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
$117,580
Median home value
$453,300
Median rent
$1,682/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hartsbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,812NCES 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 Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is listed in Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is a public school in Hadley, MA, part of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter (district), serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
What grades does Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School serve?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School rank in MA?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School ranks #107 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (413) 582-7040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 01035)
- 5,299
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 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.
- 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 01035; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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