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#1642 of 2,648 schools in NC
Pioneer Springs Community School
School · Pioneer Springs Community School · Charlotte, NC
A charter school in Charlotte, NC where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 480537, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Math 46% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Springs Community School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pioneer Springs Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,063
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| Lake Norman CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,212 | Compare → |
| Tmsa CharlotteCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Brisbane AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pioneer Springs Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,224NCES 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 Springs Community School is listed in Pioneer Springs Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Springs Community School
Pioneer Springs Community School is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Pioneer Springs Community School, serving approximately 567 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Springs Community School
What grades does Pioneer Springs Community School serve?
Pioneer Springs Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Springs Community School?
Pioneer Springs Community School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Springs Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Springs Community School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Springs Community School rank in NC?
Pioneer Springs Community School ranks #1,642 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pioneer Springs Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Springs Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Springs Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Springs Community School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Pioneer Springs Community School a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Springs Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pioneer Springs Community School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Springs Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (704) 494-0777
- Area population (ZIP 28269)
- 80,396
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28269; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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