Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 97 Main Street
       Saugus, MA  01906


(781) 666-3945

District: Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 501 Massachusetts Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,308 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

African American:
29.9%
White:
25.5%
Hispanic:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) ranks better than 85% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) ranks better than 74.6% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (29.9%), White (25.5%), Hispanic (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) is $16,308.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii):

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) 75th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) 88th of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 89.49 24th 482 95.0%
2017 74.37 123rd 487 74.7%
2018 84.87 62nd 484 87.2%
2019 87.21 55th 498 89.0%
2021 78.54 91st 501 81.8%
2022 90.74 46th 497 90.7%
2023 84.31 75th 501 85.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.38 3rd 127 97.6%
2019 99.99 1st 138 99.3%
2021 99.98 1st 135 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.57 7th 467 98.5%
2019 98.70 5th 484 99.0%
2021 86.99 33rd 489 93.3%
2022 98.96 3rd 503 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.35 14th 438 96.8%
2019 92.83 15th 452 96.7%
2021 85.77 27th 462 94.2%
2022 97.62 4th 489 99.2%
2023 90.70 15th 481 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.14 70th 463 84.9%
2019 91.81 21st 478 95.6%
2021 81.77 73rd 483 84.9%
2022 86.13 63rd 494 87.2%
2023 85.32 65th 489 86.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.42 5th 424 98.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.79 63rd 466 86.5%
2019 79.29 94th 478 80.3%
2021 72.14 116th 485 76.1%
2022 89.45 44th 497 91.1%
2023 79.89 86th 489 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.73 198th 491 59.7%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.21 14th 339 95.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.58 2nd 128 98.4%
2022 71.57 48th 135 64.4%
2023 66.98 57th 134 57.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.09 8th 172 95.3%
2019 93.59 7th 195 96.4%
2021 87.40 13th 193 93.3%
2022 97.34 2nd 212 99.1%
2023 86.39 11th 209 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.38 21st 309 93.2%
2019 92.56 15th 322 95.3%
2021 91.28 24th 335 92.8%
2022 90.87 26th 368 92.9%
2023 89.77 29th 364 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.70 15th 395 96.2%
2019 92.55 12th 396 97.0%
2021 87.40 38th 401 90.5%
2022 95.91 8th 404 98.0%
2023 84.75 55th 403 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Rank History for all high school students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 69.21 128th 354 63.8%
2016 77.15 64th 351 81.8%
2017 80.02 42nd 348 87.9%
2018 80.63 40th 345 88.4%
2019 86.65 30th 351 91.5%
2021 82.57 49th 285 82.8%
2022 88.67 34th 342 90.1%
2023 77.20 88th 347 74.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 100.00 1st 46 97.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 14th 344 95.9%
2019 96.71 6th 348 98.3%
2021 95.29 5th 268 98.1%
2022 99.09 3rd 339 99.1%
2023 66.20 69th 301 77.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.11 8th 330 97.6%
2019 96.32 5th 330 98.5%
2021 94.40 8th 253 96.8%
2022 96.44 10th 332 97.0%
2023 89.99 24th 338 92.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.61 34th 339 90.0%
2019 85.84 30th 342 91.2%
2021 83.08 43rd 281 84.7%
2022 93.76 9th 340 97.4%
2023 77.43 82nd 339 75.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 55th 343 84.0%
2019 86.05 36th 346 89.6%
2021 79.38 60th 281 78.6%
2022 82.01 64th 339 81.1%
2023 74.47 97th 343 71.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.37 9th 134 93.3%
2019 94.53 6th 137 95.6%
2021 90.92 9th 94 90.4%
2022 97.10 6th 133 95.5%
2023 94.94 7th 142 95.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.95 22nd 206 89.3%
2021 93.96 8th 149 94.6%
2022 92.71 16th 217 92.6%
2023 90.18 25th 241 89.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.29 2nd 303 99.3%
2019 93.78 3rd 302 99.0%
2021 83.04 34th 249 86.3%
2022 91.87 20th 300 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 49 59 21 27 1 0 7 0 164
2015 61 97 33 29 1 0 8 0 229
2016 90 94 27 48 3 0 8 0 270
2017 96 113 37 68 4 0 4 0 322
2018 95 119 51 84 1 0 7 0 357
2019 102 118 49 87 0 0 6 0 362
2020 96 128 43 86 1 0 6 0 360
2021 89 131 47 93 2 0 8 0 370
2022 85 135 53 91 2 0 10 0 376
2023 118 138 78 107 2 0 19 0 462

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 164 16.9 9.7 66.5
2015 229 21.0 10.9 58.1
2016 270 25.0 10.8 n/a
2017 322 32.2 10.0 n/a
2018 357 30.6 11.6 n/a
2019 362 35.4 10.2 n/a
2020 360 33.9 10.6 n/a
2021 370 35.9 10.3 n/a
2022 376 32.7 11.4 n/a
2023 462 37.2 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 164 16.9 9.7 66.5
2015 229 21.0 10.9 58.1
2016 270 25.0 10.8 n/a
2017 322 32.2 10.0 n/a
2018 357 30.6 11.6 n/a
2019 362 35.4 10.2 n/a
2020 360 33.9 10.6 n/a
2021 370 35.9 10.3 n/a
2022 376 32.7 11.4 n/a
2023 462 37.2 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $618 (4.1%) $14,425 (95.9%) $15,044
2021 $960 (5.9%) $15,348 (94.1%) $16,308

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 75th of 501 Middle schools
 3.9%
Ranks 30th of 351 High schoolsRanks 88th of 347 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))6650.7
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))6650.7
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))7372.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))7372.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))6657.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))6657.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))8282.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))8282.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))6750.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))6650.7
 15.3%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))8672
 14%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))8672
 14%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))9472
 22%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))9472
 22%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))6754.1
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))6754.1
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))7877.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))7877.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii))6750.7
 16.3%
   All Grades Science (Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District))6650.7
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362462
 27.6%
African American118138
 16.9%
American Indian02
Asian4978
 59.2%
Hispanic87107
 23%
Pacific Islander00
White102118
 15.7%
Two or More Races619
 216.7%


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Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) ranks 75th of 501 Massachusetts alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii) are 30% African American, 26% White, 23% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-Ii).


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