Central Berkshire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,537 students in Central Berkshire 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 Central Berkshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Central Berkshire 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
10 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,363 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
89%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
116
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
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 $34,315 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,980 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,537 students.
What is the rank of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District is ranked #204 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Berkshire School District?
89% of Central Berkshire School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Central Berkshire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,980 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,537 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
