Top Rankings
Southern Berkshire 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 333 students in Southern Berkshire School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
Public Preschools in Southern Berkshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
565 Schools
# Students
614 Students
204,952 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
17,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Berkshire 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
30%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
80%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,640 is higher than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,028 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,640
$23,854
Spending / Student
$32,028
$24,611
Best Southern Berkshire School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Recent Articles
Understanding School Safety Policies in 2026
Learn how school safety policies are evolving in 2026, including mental health support, AI monitoring, emergency planning, and parent rights.
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health at School
Practical guidance for parents and educators on supporting child mental health during the school year, with expert strategies and 2026 insights.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Means in 2026
Understand what a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction means, how schools earn it, and why it matters for academic quality in 2026.
