Searles Middle School serves 413 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
94%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Searles Middle School?
413 students attend Searles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Searles Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Searles Middle School offer ?
Searles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Searles Middle School part of?
Searles Middle School is part of Berkshire Hills School District.
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