Berkshire Trail Elementary School served 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
65 students

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
61%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
2%
22%

Black
n/a
10%

White
97%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Berkshire Trail Elementary School?
65 students attend Berkshire Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Berkshire Trail Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Trail Elementary School?
Berkshire Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Trail Elementary School offer ?
Berkshire Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Berkshire Trail Elementary School part of?
Berkshire Trail Elementary School is part of Central Berkshire School District.
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