Fairview Elementary vs Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Chicopee, Massachusetts | Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #824 of 1,009 | #151 of 300 |
| National rank | #32743 of 50,301 | #3407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 387 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Chicopee | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 38.8).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.8).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 387.
- •Fairview Elementary is a public school while Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairview Elementary better than Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks higher (69.6 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairview Elementary and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 387. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Fairview Elementary is 824th of 1,009 and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 151st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).