Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crosby 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crosby School serves the west part of Pittsfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosby's student population of 249 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crosby ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crosby is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
14%
10%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crosby's ranking?
Crosby is ranked #1518 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Crosby often compared to?
Crosbyis often viewed alongside schools like Egremont by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Crosby?
249 students attend Crosby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Crosby students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crosby?
Crosby has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crosby offer ?
Crosby offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crosby part of?
Crosby is part of Pittsfield School District.
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