Serving 326 students in grades 5-8, W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monument Valley Regional Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Great Barrington, MA, covering approximately 88.1 square miles. Typically, families within this zone are about a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being around 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School's student population of 326 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School's ranking?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is ranked #1026 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School often compared to?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monument Mt Regional High School, Mt Everett Regional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School?
326 students attend W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School offer ?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School part of?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is part of Berkshire Hills School District.
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