Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51±¬ÁÏ in Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,835 Schools
# Students
399 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
77,687 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
57%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,145 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,393 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,145
$23,854
Spending / Student
$18,393
$24,611
Best Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 1 public schools serving 399 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #215 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District?
57% of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,393 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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