C−
Pioneer Valley School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Northfield, Bernardston and Leyden.
Students
581
Schools
3
Spent per student
$28,154
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
What stands out about Pioneer Valley School District
- School Grade C−: better than 23% of New York districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts above the state
- Spends 6% more per student than the MA average
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.9% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ruby.
K–47 elementary schoolsKingston City School District
5–82 middle schoolsKingston City School District
9–12Kingston High SchoolKingston City School District
Test scores vs. MA
2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 88.8% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$28,154 per student · 6% above MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 44%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 55%State 36%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
631’20
657’21
660’22
616’23
581’24
Down 7.9% since 2020.
Students
White 92%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.