Very Good
#3016 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL
Elementary School · Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Dallas, TX
A Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy charter elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15720 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75248
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Black ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| C P Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Moss ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #2 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) Mesquite EL is listed in PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,016 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL
What grades does Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL serve?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL rank in TX?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL ranks #3,016 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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) Mesquite EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL 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) Mesquite EL a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL?
51.8% of students at Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite EL 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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