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#4984 of 8,552 schools in TX
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate
High School · Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Dallas, TX
A Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy charter high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
15720 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75248
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall Quest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 11–12 | 4.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Technology (ptaa) GreenvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 777 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Technology (ptaa) MesquiteCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | Not available | 621 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Technology & Arts Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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 (ptaa) Fate is listed in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, serving approximately 373 students in grades 5th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,984 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate
What grades does Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate serve?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate rank in TX?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate ranks #4,984 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 (ptaa) Fate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate?
31.9% of students at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Fate 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockwall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (972) 375-9672
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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