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School Code: 4940205

Pioneer Charter School of Science

Pioneer Charter School of Science (District)

Pioneer Charter School of Science is located in Everett, an urban city approximately 4 miles north of Boston, separated from the capital by the Mystic River. Once a major industrial center known for its refineries and manufacturing, Everett has undergone significant redevelopment in recent decades, including the opening of a large casino resort complex. The city is one of the most densely populated communities in Massachusetts and is known for its diverse, working-class population.
State Rankings
#55
Overall Rank
#90
SAT Total
#36
ELA MCAS
#7
Math MCAS
#187
AP Success
#10
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+2
1158
Reading/Writing+12
570
Math-10
588
Tests Taken
64
Score Composition
R/W: 570
Math: 588

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+179%(Rank #36)
Mathematics+1788%(Rank #7)
Science-1667%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
517
Math
522
Science
510
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 93.0th · Math: 96.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 67.0 · Math: 67.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
99
Tests Taken
205
Passing Rate (3-5)+8.4
65.9%
AP Success Rank: #187
Score Distribution
9.3%
Score 5
25.4%
Score 4
31.2%
Score 3
23.4%
Score 2
10.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 34.1%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
39%
9%
27%
21%
White: 39.1%
Asian: 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 27%
Black/African American: 20.9%
Multi-Race: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Gender
52.2% Female
47.8% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs70.9% (557)
Low Income47.5% (373)
English Learners22.9% (180)
First Language Not English71.2% (560)
Key Indicators
High Needs
70.9%
Low Income
47.5%

Graduation Rate

100%
4-Year Graduation Rate +2
State Ranking
#10
Cohort Size
43

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.9
95.7%
Chronically Absent-3.2
5.5%
Avg. Absences per Student8
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.4%
Out-of-School Suspension2.3%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
82.8%
Based on 64 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
87.9%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+2
1158
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+1
79
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+17
88
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+2
100
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+8.4
65.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.9
95.7
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-3.2
5.5
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-3.7
94.4
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

94.4%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
56.6%
4-Year Private College
30.2%
4-Year Public College
1.9%
2-Year Private College
5.7%
2-Year Public College
3.8%
Other Post-Secondary
1.9%
Other
Based on 53 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)71.9
Student/Teacher Ratio11.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed80.7%
Experienced Teachers32.2%
Teaching In-Field53.9%
Quick Facts
School Code: 4940205
Class Size Indicator: 11.0 to 1

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