Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Summary:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is a public charter high school serving grades 5-12 in Mesquite, Texas, with a student population of 644 that is predominantly Hispanic. This high-performing school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic outcomes, outpacing state and local averages in key areas.

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly better than the state averages. The school's students have also excelled on STAAR assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates in English I Reading (78.65%) and English II Reading (80.25%) far surpass the state averages (53.77% and 59.82%, respectively). The school's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, with Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranking in the top 50 Texas high schools for African American students and the top 150 for English Language Learners.

While Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite outperforms nearby traditional public high schools like Lakeview Centennial High School and Mesquite High School, it faces competition from other high-performing charter schools in the area, such as Skyline High School and Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy. Despite serving a student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from 1084 out of 1861 Texas high schools in 2020-2021 to 391 out of 1987 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

 3200 Oates Dr
       Mesquite, TX  75150


(972) 375-9672

District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,904 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.7%
African American:
12.1%
White:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Compare Details Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks worse than 51.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks better than 80.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.7%), African American (12.1%), White (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite employs 37.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is $7,904.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite 1226th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite 391st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite in the ranking list.)

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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy 296th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.63 438th 2193 80.0%
2021 39.92 1296th 2252 42.5%
2022 41.07 1295th 2254 42.5%
2023 42.97 1282nd 2330 45.0%
2024 45.31 1226th 2361 48.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 319th 1376 76.8%
2019 86.17 87th 1445 94.0%
2021 63.41 329th 1592 79.3%
2022 54.38 537th 1643 67.3%
2023 53.28 632nd 1720 63.3%
2024 47.79 794th 1760 54.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 493rd 1597 69.1%
2019 65.68 284th 1626 82.5%
2021 35.59 1089th 1712 36.4%
2022 25.46 1534th 1757 12.7%
2023 21.36 1694th 1815 6.7%
2024 16.99 1770th 1881 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 584th 2039 71.4%
2019 84.13 136th 2073 93.4%
2021 46.11 1109th 2172 48.9%
2022 48.98 1018th 2220 54.1%
2023 52.47 935th 2251 58.5%
2024 52.42 911th 2224 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.07 1221st 2008 39.2%
2019 68.65 501st 2047 75.5%
2021 36.22 1379th 2151 35.9%
2022 39.65 1328th 2221 40.2%
2023 41.50 1309th 2241 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 1079th 1430 24.5%
2019 40.61 1053rd 1446 27.2%
2023 9.61 1413th 1481 4.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.76 347th 2008 82.7%
2019 90.86 76th 2058 96.3%
2021 63.65 469th 2118 77.9%
2022 56.18 705th 2182 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.39 751st 2030 63.0%
2019 74.36 378th 2069 81.7%
2021 43.85 1146th 2168 47.1%
2022 41.62 1251st 2228 43.9%
2023 43.60 1223rd 2245 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.28 415th 1167 64.4%
2019 81.52 141st 1193 88.2%
2021 69.98 238th 1213 80.4%
2022 69.06 245th 1251 80.4%
2023 68.69 289th 1273 77.3%
2024 40.27 732nd 1271 42.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.37 689th 1895 63.6%
2019 77.30 279th 1935 85.6%
2021 46.73 1007th 2043 50.7%
2022 43.69 1106th 2077 46.8%
2023 44.80 1120th 2116 47.1%
2024 47.60 1001st 2108 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 1070th 1673 36.0%
2019 48.89 818th 1684 51.4%
2021 26.03 1408th 1700 17.2%
2022 33.99 1235th 1723 28.3%
2023 42.33 1063rd 1749 39.2%
2024 52.35 784th 1724 54.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Rank History for all high school students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.68 1084th 1861 41.8%
2022 50.41 870th 1876 53.6%
2023 62.97 618th 1961 68.5%
2024 71.27 391st 1987 80.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.89 129th 1136 88.6%
2021 73.00 150th 1195 87.4%
2022 64.96 241st 1278 81.1%
2023 78.19 143rd 1371 89.6%
2024 77.26 172nd 1435 88.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.23 665th 1382 51.9%
2022 94.46 47th 1418 96.7%
2023 61.30 368th 1478 75.1%
2024 43.83 791st 1547 48.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.84 261st 1794 85.5%
2019 78.74 178th 1818 90.2%
2021 52.60 739th 1848 60.0%
2022 56.13 587th 1847 68.2%
2023 64.98 424th 1897 77.6%
2024 74.61 225th 1883 88.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.94 1332nd 1781 25.2%
2019 72.98 331st 1798 81.6%
2021 36.83 1172nd 1815 35.4%
2022 41.83 1066th 1841 42.1%
2023 58.85 675th 1891 64.3%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.34 747th 1145 34.8%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 518th 1784 71.0%
2019 85.41 104th 1810 94.3%
2021 60.60 493rd 1829 73.0%
2022 58.92 463rd 1837 74.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 340th 1803 81.1%
2019 73.44 306th 1824 83.2%
2021 43.61 983rd 1840 46.6%
2022 55.21 695th 1853 62.5%
2023 64.23 542nd 1913 71.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 220th 1013 78.3%
2019 83.24 111th 1024 89.2%
2021 61.68 284th 1020 72.2%
2022 80.37 132nd 1031 87.2%
2023 93.51 50th 1069 95.3%
2024 71.84 192nd 1065 82.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 636th 1691 62.4%
2019 75.70 235th 1714 86.3%
2021 45.86 881st 1743 49.5%
2022 51.95 701st 1762 60.2%
2023 65.19 446th 1820 75.5%
2024 70.02 317th 1804 82.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 394th 1539 74.4%
2019 68.60 364th 1526 76.1%
2021 29.02 1149th 1510 23.9%
2022 36.38 1019th 1525 33.2%
2023 52.00 724th 1576 54.1%
2024 63.14 427th 1556 72.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 12 10 2 26 0 0 2 0 52
2018 32 29 2 136 0 1 6 0 206
2019 50 50 3 233 0 1 8 0 345
2020 54 47 4 348 0 1 3 0 457
2021 66 71 3 452 0 1 5 0 598
2022 74 78 4 524 0 1 7 0 688
2023 57 71 4 505 0 2 5 0 644
2024 57 75 5 476 0 1 7 0 621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 52 7.3 7.0 65.4
2018 206 17.0 12.1 65.5
2019 345 23.7 14.5 73.3
2020 457 30.0 15.2 65.9
2021 598 39.0 15.3 64.7
2022 688 43.0 16.0 67.7
2023 644 46.0 14.0 61.5
2024 621 37.4 16.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 52 7.3 7.0 65.4
2018 206 17.0 12.1 65.5
2019 345 23.7 14.5 73.3
2020 457 30.0 15.2 65.9
2021 598 39.0 15.3 64.7
2022 688 43.0 16.0 67.7
2023 644 46.0 14.0 61.5
2024 621 37.4 16.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $955 (10.9%) $7,777 (89.1%) $8,732
2020 $1,060 (12.3%) $7,542 (87.7%) $8,603
2021 $624 (7.9%) $7,280 (92.1%) $7,904

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 438th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1282nd of 2330 Middle schools
 35%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)5344
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)5359
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)6016
 44%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)6339
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)6161
   7th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)6960
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)3333
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)3940
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)5959
   8th Grade Reading (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)6763
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)5939
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)6142
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)4731
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)5540
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)4123
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)4531
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)7880
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)8361
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)7450
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)8459
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)8364
 19%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)8471
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite)6973
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy)7978
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345644
 86.7%
African American5071
 42%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic233505
 116.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White5057
 14%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%61.5%
 11.8%


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Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks 391st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite are 77% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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