Charter K–12 schoolGrades 5–12Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite

3200 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 375-9672

C
75 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 76).
484students
14.7students per teacher
94.9%attendance
3rdof 3 Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 schools
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CBCBDCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 77

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 76

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 71

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 school average.

Approaches grade level74%
Meets grade level46%
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 schools: 49.8%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

484students in 2024–25Down 22% from 621 the year before
14.7students per teacher33 full-time teachers
16.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
1.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$53,614average teacher base pay
53.1%from low-income familiesPioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 schools: 37.9%
36.6%English learners
6.8%in gifted & talented
13.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 78.5%African American 11.6%White 8.1%Asian 0.8%Two or More Races 0.8%

How to enroll

Charter schools are free public schools without attendance zones: families apply, and a lottery decides when there are more applicants than seats. Deadlines and open seats are on the school’s website.

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite.

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Nearby schools

Closest K–12 schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CLawrence ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 0.3 mi BMotley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 87 · 0.4 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 0.5 mi BMcKenzie ElementaryMesquite ISD · 81 · 0.9 mi DFlorence ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 0.9 mi CShands ElementaryMesquite ISD · 74 · 1.0 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.5 mi PNew Life Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite

What is Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite’s TEA rating?

Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite earned a C (75 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (76) in 2025.

What grades does Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite serve?

Grades 5–12. It’s a charter school run by Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, at 3200 Oates Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite?

484 students in 2024–25, down 22% from 621 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite compare with other Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 3 Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy K–12 schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Who can go to Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite?

Charter schools are free public schools that don’t use attendance zones. Families apply, and if there are more applicants than seats, the school holds a lottery. Check the school’s website for deadlines.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.