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Berkshire Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,131 students in Berkshire Hills 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 Berkshire Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,131 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berkshire Hills 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#217 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,995 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,111 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,995
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,111
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Berkshire Hills School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monument Mt Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,131 students.
What is the rank of Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District is ranked #216 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire Hills School District?
74% of Berkshire Hills School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Berkshire Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,111 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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