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#3349 of 8,552 schools in TX

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Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas

School · Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Dallas, TX

A charter school in Dallas, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

15720 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75248

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$12,223
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$103,063

Median home value

$543,000

Median rent

$1,602/mo

College educated

65.3%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairhill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.82–121.2 mi90Compare →
Parish Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5PK–121.6 mi1,090Compare →
Coram Deo AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9PK–102.1 mi274Compare →
Shelton SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–122.1 mi1,023Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$12,223NCES 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 Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is listed in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas

Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is a public school in Dallas, TX, part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,349 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas

What grades does Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas serve?

Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?

Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas rank in TX?

Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas ranks #3,349 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas's MySchoolScout rating?

Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas a charter school?

Yes, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas a Title I school?

No, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas?

35.0% of students at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 75248)
37,644
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
40
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75248; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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