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North Adams School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,207 students in North Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Adams School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
78%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,569 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,425 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,569
$23,845
Spending / Student
$25,425
$24,602
Best North Adams School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greylock
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Phelps Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Drury High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Colegrove Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Brayton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Adams School District?
North Adams School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of North Adams School District?
North Adams School District is ranked #357 out of 393 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams School District?
78% of North Adams School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Adams School District?
North Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,425 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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