Buckland-shelburne Regional

75 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buckland-shelburne Regional 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buckland-shelburne Regional's student population of 266 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Buckland-shelburne Regional 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 Buckland-shelburne Regional is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1098 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
41%
35-39%
44%
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
87%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckland-shelburne Regional's ranking?
Buckland-shelburne Regional is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Buckland-shelburne Regional often compared to?
Buckland-shelburne Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Colrain Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Buckland-shelburne Regional?
266 students attend Buckland-shelburne Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Buckland-shelburne Regional students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckland-shelburne Regional?
Buckland-shelburne Regional has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buckland-shelburne Regional offer ?
Buckland-shelburne Regional offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckland-shelburne Regional part of?
Buckland-shelburne Regional is part of Mohawk Trail School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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