For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 833 students in Berkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Berkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
833 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berkley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
89%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,283 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,788 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,283
$23,855
Spending / Student
$15,788
$24,613
Best Berkley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 North Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Berkley Community School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 South Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkley School District?
Berkley School District manages 2 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District is ranked #198 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkley School District?
89% of Berkley School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Berkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,788 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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