For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 852 students in Berkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Berkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
852 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Berkley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
24%
# Black Students
9 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
774 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
91%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
83
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,435 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,032
$23,913
Spending / Student
$15,435
$24,672
Best Berkley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 North Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 884-9434
Grades: 5-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 South Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkley School District?
Berkley School District manages 2 public schools serving 852 students.
What is the rank of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District is ranked #195 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkley School District?
91% of Berkley School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Berkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,435 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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