Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, John T Reid Middle School 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 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John T Reid Middle serves the northwest part of Pittsfield, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 28.9 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John T Reid Middle School's student population of 407 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John T Reid Middle School 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 John T Reid Middle School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1577 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
12%
10%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John T Reid Middle School's ranking?
John T Reid Middle School is ranked #1577 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John T Reid Middle School often compared to?
John T Reid Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Herberg Middle School, Nessacus Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John T Reid Middle School?
407 students attend John T Reid Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John T Reid Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John T Reid Middle School?
John T Reid Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John T Reid Middle School offer ?
John T Reid Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John T Reid Middle School part of?
John T Reid Middle School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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