Nessacus Regional Middle School

35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 358 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#980 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nessacus Regional Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nessacus Regional Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nessacus Regional Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
25%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
90%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Nessacus Regional Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nessacus Regional Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Theodore Herberg Middle School, John T Reid 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?
358 students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nessacus Regional Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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