A
Very Good
90/100

Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II)

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 97 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 72% · Math 82% proficient · 83rd percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
566
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%83/100reading 75th percentile, math 91st percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+33 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+9 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%92%reading +10 pts, math +29 pts88th percentile (list)
Black67%77%reading +26 pts, math +40 pts97th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%65%reading +26 pts, math +30 pts93rd percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +12 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income65%75%reading +26 pts, math +40 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 97 Main Street
City Saugus
ZIP Code 01906
District 2500546
NCES School ID 250054602780
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01906

Understanding the community around Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,064
Per Capita Income $46,357
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $543,300
Median Rent $1,717
Owner-Occupied 74.4%
Renter-Occupied 25.6%
View full data for ZIP 01906 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II).

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 29.5%
Hispanic/Latino 26.0%
White 23.0%
Asian 17.5%
Two or More Races 3.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 566
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II)?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II)?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) has 566 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) serve?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) receive per student?
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) receives $20,388 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II) in 01906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$698,763
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,117
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
25.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026