Serving 345 students in grades 6-8, Nessacus 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nessacus Regional Middle School's student population of 345 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nessacus Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nessacus Regional Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
88%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nessacus Regional Middle School's ranking?
Nessacus Regional Middle School is ranked #980 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Nessacus Regional Middle School often compared to?
Nessacus Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John T Reid Middle School, Theodore Herberg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School?
345 students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Nessacus Regional Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Nessacus Regional Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nessacus Regional Middle School offer ?
Nessacus Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nessacus Regional Middle School part of?
Nessacus Regional Middle School is part of Central Berkshire School District.
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