Pittsfield School District
Top Rankings
Pittsfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,012 students in Pittsfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pittsfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
5,012 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
484 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Pittsfield 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
822 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
22%
# Black Students
583 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
3,038 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
61%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
487 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
343
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
353
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
436
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
374
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
394
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
401
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
14
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,140. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $22,766. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$31 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,011
$23,140
Spending / Student
$23,917
$22,766
Best Pittsfield School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsfield High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Egremont
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stearns
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Grades: 1-5
| 21 students
Rank: #88.
Taconic High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Valentine Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 869 students
Rank: #99.
Allendale
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1111.
Silvio O Conte Community
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1212.
Morningside Community School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
John T Reid Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1414.
Crosby
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,012 students.
What is the rank of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District is ranked #334 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield School District?
61% of Pittsfield School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pittsfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $22,766. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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