Stearns
Stearns serves 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Stearns 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stearns's student population of 208 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stearns is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Stearns is 0.38, 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
#1223 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
4%
10%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Stearns. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
45 WESTBROOK TER
PITTSFIELD, MA$49,900- (1.71 miles from school)
-
4 RING ST
PITTSFIELD, MA$244,999- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (3.25 miles from school)
-
19 EXETER AVE
PITTSFIELD, MA$259,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.73 miles from school)
-
8 FILOMENA DR
PITTSFIELD, MA$799,900- 5 Beds | 4.25 Baths
- (4.78 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTC
JROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.
July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.
