Buckland-shelburne Regional

75 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Rating

Top 50%

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Buckland-shelburne Regional serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Buckland-shelburne Regional placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckland-shelburne Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Buckland-shelburne Regional's student population of 245 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Buckland-shelburne Regional is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Buckland-shelburne Regional is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

22%

Black

n/a

10%

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White

89%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Mohawk Trail School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckland-shelburne Regional's ranking?

Buckland-shelburne Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Buckland-shelburne Regional?

245 students attend Buckland-shelburne Regional.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Buckland-shelburne Regional students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckland-shelburne Regional?

Buckland-shelburne Regional has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

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 (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education