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Pioneer Charter School of Science

Charter | 7-12 | 294 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 9, 2011

It is a very strong school academically, and the discipline system works very well. Teachers are easily accessible for the most part, and they have an online student information system where I can log into my child's account and see daily homework assignments, grades, schedules, discipline activity, and attendance. We are very pleased we found this school! My daughter is happy and doing well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

The school is good academically, but not the best seeing as it is only 3 years old. The attitude of 70% of students are very poor because they were forced to come and are bitter. The discipline is good as well though they have somewhat of a ridiculous system , giving out 'points' when a student breaks a rule as though they were a toddler. But I guess when you compare this school to others in Everett it is the best, by far. But this is not a school I will stay in for high school. There are hardly any after school clubs except for sports and the few they do have are poorly organized.But it is a very tightly knit school(less than 300 students in all) and making friends is easy. A decent school overall.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2010

I love this school as a parent. The classes are small and everyone knows each other. The teachers get involved with the students and families. The leadership is awesome and the students are actually learning something.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2009

It's the best school near Boston. My grades have dramatically improved.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2009

Principal Leadership 5 Teacher Quality 5 Extracurricular Activities 5 Parent Involvement 5 Safety and Discipline 5
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
32%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
13%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female60%
Male75%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female40%
Male43%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
n/a
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students80%
Female75%
Male87%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 38% 70%
Black 28% 8%
Hispanic 27% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5159 Summer St
Everett, MA 02149
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Phone: (617) 389-7277

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