Nessacus Regional Middle School serves 358 students in grades 6-8.
Nessacus Regional Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nessacus Regional Middle School's student population of 358 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nessacus Regional Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nessacus Regional Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nessacus Regional Middle School's ranking?
Nessacus Regional Middle School is ranked #1024 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Nessacus Regional Middle School often compared to?
Nessacus Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John T Reid Middle School, Theodore Herberg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School?
358 students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nessacus Regional Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Nessacus Regional Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nessacus Regional Middle School offer ?
Nessacus Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nessacus Regional Middle School part of?
Nessacus Regional Middle School is part of Central Berkshire School District.
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