Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Craneville 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 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Craneville's student population of 453 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Craneville 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 Craneville is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
82%
53%
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
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craneville's ranking?
Craneville is ranked #859 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Craneville often compared to?
Cranevilleis often viewed alongside schools like Kittredge, Becket Washington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Craneville?
453 students attend Craneville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Craneville students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craneville?
Craneville has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Craneville offer ?
Craneville offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Craneville part of?
Craneville is part of Central Berkshire School District.
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