For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,561 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 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,835 Schools
# Students
1,561 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
77,684 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Berkshire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
88%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,787 is higher than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,489 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,787
$23,854
Spending / Student
$31,489
$24,611
Best Central Berkshire School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kittredge
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Craneville
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Becket Washington School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,561 students.
What is the rank of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District is ranked #214 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Berkshire School District?
88% of Central Berkshire School District students are White, 6% 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 $31,489 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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