Enrollment
621
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saugus, MA
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250054602780Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 621
- students enrolled
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) has class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250054602780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Saugus, Massachusetts, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Massachusetts schools and 37% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Saugus's public schools, it stands alongside Veterans Early Learning Center (501 students): Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (District) is a single-school charter district, so Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) compares
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 23.3%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (District), which includes Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii).
$19,178
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.8%
State 10.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Saugus
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)?
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saugus, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is 16.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Saugus, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)?
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) rank among public schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saugus on the city page.
Is Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) a good school?
Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (District)?
None; Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (District) is a single-school charter district, and Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) is its only campus.
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