Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)

Saugus, Massachusetts — 1 schools

462
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,388
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) operates 1 public schools serving 462 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 621 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,388 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.8% local, 10.4% state, and 5.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 14/100, ranked #345 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 258.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 31.4% African American, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White across the district's schools.

Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) accounts for 100.0% of all Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) is typically wider than the Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 5.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
10.4%
State
83.8%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
345 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District).

White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 31.4%
Asian 16.9%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
258.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)

School Enrollment
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)
Charter
621

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)?

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 462 students.

How much does Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) spend per student?

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) spends $20,388 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #345 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)?

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) students are 31.4% African American, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White, 16.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District)?

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (District) has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #345 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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