Undermountain

491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Undermountain serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Undermountain 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 20-24% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Undermountain ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Undermountain's student population of 250 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Undermountain 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 Undermountain is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
11%
23%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
84%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undermountain's ranking?
Undermountain is ranked #1179 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Undermountain?
250 students attend Undermountain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Undermountain students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Undermountain?
Undermountain has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Undermountain offer ?
Undermountain offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Undermountain part of?
Undermountain is part of Southern Berkshire School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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