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Central Berkshire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,516 students in Central Berkshire 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 Central Berkshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
1,516 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Central Berkshire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
8 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1,351 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
89%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
107
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,790 is higher than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,423 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,790
$23,991
Spending / Student
$32,423
$24,753
Best Central Berkshire School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Craneville
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Becket Washington School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kittredge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,516 students.
What is the rank of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District is ranked #205 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Berkshire School District?
89% of Central Berkshire School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Central Berkshire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,423 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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