Serving 366 students in grades 6-12, Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
11%
10%
White
65%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's ranking?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is ranked #940 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School often compared to?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
366 students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offer ?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School part of?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is part of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School District.
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