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Overall#152
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School Code: 7500505

Pioneer Valley Regional

Pioneer Valley

Pioneer Valley Regional School is located in Northfield, a rural town in the Connecticut River Valley of north-central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire and Vermont borders. The area is known for its scenic farmland, outdoor recreation opportunities, and historic New England character. The regional school serves students from several small hilltowns including Northfield, Warwick, Bernardston, and Leyden.
State Rankings
#152
Overall Rank
#230
SAT Total
#183
ELA MCAS
#169
Math MCAS
#202
AP Success
#296
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+22
1068
Reading/Writing+1
551
Math+21
517
Tests Taken
20
Score Composition
R/W: 551
Math: 517

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-848%(Rank #183)
Mathematics-1343%(Rank #169)
Science+1038%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
499
Math
497
Science
491
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 53.0th · Math: 57.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 61.0 · Math: 63.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
12
Tests Taken
22
Passing Rate (3-5)+27.4
63.6%
AP Success Rank: #202
Score Distribution
4.5%
Score 5
22.7%
Score 4
36.4%
Score 3
13.6%
Score 2
22.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 36.4%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
93%
White: 92.9%
Asian: 0.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 2.9%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
Gender
50.6% Female
47.3% Male
2.1% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs42.8% (101)
Low Income30.1% (71)
First Language Not English2.5% (6)
Key Indicators
High Needs
42.8%
Low Income
30.1%

Graduation Rate

81.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate -18.2
State Ranking
#296
Cohort Size
44
Dropped Out: 11.4%
Still in School: 6.8%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.5
94.2%
Chronically Absent-4.5
13.5%
Avg. Absences per Student10.1
Discipline
In-School Suspension3.6%
Out-of-School Suspension2.4%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
94.1%
Based on 34 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
92.5%
% 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+22
1068
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-8
48
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-13
43
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-18.2
81.8
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+27.4
63.6
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.5
94.2
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-4.5
13.5
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+13.9
88.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

88.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
22.2%
4-Year Private College
27.8%
4-Year Public College
38.9%
2-Year Public College
5.6%
Work
5.6%
Other
Based on 36 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio10.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed94.6%
Experienced Teachers66%
Teaching In-Field84.6%
Quick Facts
District: Pioneer Valley
School Code: 7500505
Class Size Indicator: 10.7 to 1

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