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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,603 students in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public charter schools in Texas.
Public Charter Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,057 Schools
# Students
2,603 Students
484,097 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
28,989 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District, which is ranked #446 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
63%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
34%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,674 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,075
$13,398
Spending / Student
$7,674
$14,129
Best Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Fm 548 S
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8503 Bldg B Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5952 I 30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1412 S Belt Line Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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