Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

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Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary ranks 3233 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-4 in Mesquite, Texas, with a diverse student population of 288 students. The school has been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas elementary schools.

One of the key differentiators of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the nearby Mesquite Independent School District schools. However, the school's performance on STAAR tests has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency has been higher than the district and state averages, while its 4th grade math proficiency has been lower. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (46.18%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools.

Interestingly, the school's performance on STAAR tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state level, while Hispanic and White students have generally underperformed. The school's enrollment has also decreased over the past few years, which could be a concern for its long-term viability. However, it's important to note that the nearby traditional public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District also struggle to meet state-level performance benchmarks, suggesting that the challenges faced by Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary may be reflective of broader systemic issues in the local education system.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1412 S Belt Line Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149

(972) 375-9672

District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
3233^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,137

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

African American:

36.8%

Hispanic:

34.4%

White:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.8%), Hispanic (34.4%), White (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary is $9,137.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy:

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

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Rank History for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.56	2418^th	4578	47.2%
2022	37.69	2881^st	4581	37.1%
2023	35.33	3068^th	4647	34.0%
2024	33.23	3233^rd	4675	30.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.51	2939^th	4086	28.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.47	2892^nd	4451	35.0%
2022	40.85	2769^th	4477	38.2%
2023	34.76	3241^st	4521	28.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.85	2586^th	4499	42.5%
2022	45.04	2465^th	4561	46.0%
2023	29.71	3422^nd	4588	25.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.90	2818^th	2958	4.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.78	3234^th	4331	25.3%
2022	45.69	2394^th	4461	46.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.42	2296^th	4498	49.0%
2022	33.30	3187^th	4563	30.2%
2023	43.65	2531^st	4585	44.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.94	527^th	2444	78.4%
2022	48.82	1131^st	2421	53.3%
2023	57.16	841^st	2443	65.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.85	3109^th	4329	28.2%
2022	51.29	1999^th	4376	54.3%
2023	27.89	3490^th	4401	20.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.59	2282^nd	3082	26.0%
2022	8.48	3008^th	3082	2.4%
2023	37.30	2113^th	3106	32.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	64	74	6	63	1	12	220
2021	73	93	7	79	0	12	264
2022	63	95	6	86	0	15	265
2023	60	106	4	99	0	19	288

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	14.0	15.7	32.7
2021	264	16.6	15.8	32.2
2022	265	18.0	14.7	40.8
2023	288	15.9	18.1	46.2

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	14.0	15.7	32.7
2021	264	16.6	15.8	32.2
2022	265	18.0	14.7	40.8
2023	288	15.9	18.1	46.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$876 (10.7%)	$7,342 (89.3%)	$8,218
2021	$534 (5.8%)	$8,603 (94.2%)	$9,137

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	1412 S Belt Line Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 375-9672	288	16	18.1	46.2%	60 (20.8%)	106 (36.8%)	99 (34.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	33.2	3233^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.3	3068^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.0%	165								50.9	36.5		28.3	25.0			$9,137	$534	$8,603
Black Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	328 E Newsom St	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7240	627	38	16.5	87.6%	108 (17.2%)	95 (15.2%)	399 (63.6%)	8 (1.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	54	1913^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.1%		34.2	3144^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.3%	1231	0.0			20.0				61.0	36.3	62.5	34.2	33.0	53.9	28.9	$8,336	$921	$7,415
Moss Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 New Market Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7130	354	22	16.0	84.2%	60 (16.9%)	126 (35.6%)	146 (41.2%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	32.5	3290^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.8	3638^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.7%	348								36.4	29.3	47.6	18.2	21.4	47.6	27.4	$10,709	$973	$9,736
Rutherford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 Sierra Dr	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 290-4060	729	45	16.1	78.1%	107 (14.7%)	126 (17.3%)	458 (62.8%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.8%)	50.5	2124^th of 4675 public elementary schools	54.6%		61.4	1540^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.9%	584	25.0	27.8	20.0		33.3	40.0	0.0	45.1	53.6	50.9	36.9	51.1	45.2	20.7	$8,880	$948	$7,932
Gentry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Twin Oaks Dr	Mesquite	75181	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 290-4140	637	40	15.9	78.8%	43 (6.8%)	287 (45.1%)	289 (45.4%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	36.2	3052^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	34.7%		38.1	2924^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.1%	128		80.0			60.0			39.8	35.9	43.2	31.8	36.9	54.7	11.6	$8,776	$783	$7,992
McWhorter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Hickory Tree Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7020	516	36	14.3	93.2%	36 (7.0%)	61 (11.8%)	396 (76.7%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	45.7	2445^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.7%		43.2	2588^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.3%	143	7.1	7.7	40.0	21.4	36.4			30.7	52.2	42.0	24.2	62.0	54.8	17.9	$9,273	$969	$8,304
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Mesquite Valley Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7080	582	37	15.5	75.9%	50 (8.6%)	224 (38.5%)	289 (49.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)	42.1	2691^st of 4675 public elementary schools	42.4%		29	3461^st of 4647 public elementary schools	25.5%	770	27.3		12.5	0.0		20.0		46.3	40.3	51.2	33.8	30.4	40.0	26.7	$8,407	$1,114	$7,293
Gray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Pioneer Rd	Balch Springs	75180	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7280	429	31	13.9	90.2%	33 (7.7%)	78 (18.2%)	304 (70.9%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	34.3	3169^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.2%		50.7	2139^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.0%	1030	6.3	0.0		0.0	0.0			36.0	36.8	50.0	25.0	40.6	37.0	18.5	$9,323	$1,483	$7,840
Shaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	707 Purple Sage Trl	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7060	499	36	13.7	83.8%	56 (11.2%)	148 (29.7%)	265 (53.1%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	45.2	2470^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.2%		38.9	2867^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.3%	397	15.4		42.9	23.1	20.0	33.3	0.0	37.7	50.0	50.0	37.7	48.5	41.8	18.8	$8,961	$1,076	$7,886
Hanby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Gross Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5040	756	47	15.9	90.3%	43 (5.7%)	177 (23.4%)	491 (64.9%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (3.7%)	53.1	1965^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.0%		53.1	2004^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.9%	39	13.0	15.0	20.0	50.0	0.0	45.5	27.3	44.7	40.7	49.5	57.5	48.4	44.6	25.7	$8,667	$1,037	$7,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary

Is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary a good school?

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary ranks 3233^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary?

Students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary are 37% African American, 34% Hispanic, 21% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary in?

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Elementary.

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