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#1640 of 1,793 schools in MA
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
High School · Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (district) · South Hadley, MA
A charter high school in South Hadley, MA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 Mulligan Drive, South Hadley, MA 01075
- Math 19% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated918/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$93,646
Median home value
$324,800
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| New England Adolescent Research InstitutePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 2.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Springdale Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse HolyokePrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,054NCES 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 Performing Arts Charter Public School is listed in Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a public high school in South Hadley, MA, part of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (district), serving approximately 399 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
What grades does Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serve?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School rank in MA?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks #1,640 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Performing Arts Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public 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 Performing Arts Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (413) 552-1580
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 01075)
- 17,410
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 01075; 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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