Fort River Elementary vs Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort River Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Hadley · Charter other · Grades K–12
584 students
| Measure | Fort River Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts | Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #401 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #12572 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 371 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Amherst | Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.3).
- •Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 371.
- •Fort River Elementary is a public school while Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter 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 Fort River Elementary better than Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort River Elementary and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort River Elementary: 371. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort River Elementary and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Fort River Elementary is 401st of 1,009 and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).