Pioneer Valley Regional

Pioneer Valley Regional

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
97 F Sumner Turner Dr,  Northfield, MA
Pioneer Valley Public Schools
3.4
3.5
265 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jean Bacon
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
78.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.8%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.9%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
140:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
90.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 45 Students
University of Vermont 23 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 21 Students
Westfield State University 20 Students
Boston University 17 Students
University of Rhode Island 16 Students
Greenfield Community College 16 Students
Northeastern University 15 Students
University of New Hampshire 15 Students
Suffolk University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 9 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 56 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/26/2025
The classes are a bit too easy but the actual people are okay. The 7th graders are cringe though. the food smells bad to me so id rate it like 4
4.0 Junior
6/15/2022
There are a variety of classes, though (like most high schools) the arts could do with some better funding and overall involvement. The teachers are all excellent, and staff heavily focus on getting kids for college. Overall, it's a great high school, if a little small.
1.0 Works Here
8/27/2019
terrible school. overall terrible experience. everyone is trash. and the school and everyone in it is ugly.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/1/2013
This school is amazing. I cannot believe during the recession that they have kept in place all of their programs that help to enrich each student. As an entering 7th grader they take sewing, woodworking, physical education, drama etc. So impressive! They are very supportive of the students.
1.0 other
2/6/2013
I wish I was able to rate negative stars. I was disgusted when I heard a teacher tell a parent of a middle school child that she simply could not be expected to keep tabs on all of her students work! Also, in walking the halls, I saw a list of "obligations" that stated every student who owed the sch...
4.0 parent
9/20/2010
We had considered private school, but with the quality teachers, caring environment and programs available, we selected to keep our child in Pioneer.
5.0 parent
8/17/2009

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Pioneer Valley Regional is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Northfield, MA, in the Northfield neighborhood, and is served by the Pioneer Valley Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Pioneer Valley Regional has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1160. The average home value in this area is $395,058. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northfield Elementary School, Bernardston Elementary School, Full Circle School, and more. Learn more about what Northfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pioneer Valley Regional.

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