For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 581 students in Pioneer Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pioneer Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
581 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pioneer Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 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 80% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
26%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
92%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,028 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,544 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,028
$23,855
Spending / Student
$30,544
$24,613
Best Pioneer Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Regional
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bernardston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District is ranked #290 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer Valley School District?
92% of Pioneer Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley School District?
Pioneer Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pioneer Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,544 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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