Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clarksburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarksburg Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of North Adams, MA, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarksburg Elementary School's student population of 204 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Clarksburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksburg Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
96%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksburg Elementary School's ranking?
Clarksburg Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clarksburg Elementary School often compared to?
Clarksburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brayton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clarksburg Elementary School?
204 students attend Clarksburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clarksburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarksburg Elementary School?
Clarksburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarksburg Elementary School offer ?
Clarksburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarksburg Elementary School part of?
Clarksburg Elementary School is part of Clarksburg School District.
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