Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berkshire Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
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 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
51%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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