Berkshire Hills 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,169 students in Berkshire Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Berkshire Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Berkshire Hills School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
24%
# Black Students
23 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
879 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
75%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
49
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,848 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,601 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,169 students.
What is the rank of Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District is ranked #203 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire Hills School District?
75% of Berkshire Hills School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkshire Hills School District?
Berkshire Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Berkshire Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,601 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,169 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
