The Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, abbreviated to PVCICS, is a public Charter school in Hadley, Massachusetts. Founded in February 2007, PVCICS offers an immersion program that teaches Chinese Language Arts and culture in addition to a regular curriculum.
Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
2007
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
We graduate students with excellent scholarship, high proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, plus sensitivity to multiple cultures.
School Rankings
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School's ranking?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is ranked #290 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School often compared to?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
552 students attend Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School offer ?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School part of?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is part of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School District.
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