Central Berkshire School District

254 Hinsdale Road
Dalton, MA 01227
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Central Berkshire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,561 students in Central Berkshire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Central Berkshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,561 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Central Berkshire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#203 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Central Berkshire  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Berkshire  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Berkshire  School District 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.
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Berkshire  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Central Berkshire  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
25%
# Black Students
13 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,369 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
88%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
112
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,787 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,489 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Central Berkshire  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$49 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Central Berkshire  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,787
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Central Berkshire  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,489
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Central Berkshire  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Berkshire School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Craneville
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Becket Washington School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kittredge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,561 students.
What is the rank of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District is ranked #206 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Berkshire School District?
88% of Central Berkshire School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Berkshire School District?
Central Berkshire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Central Berkshire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,489 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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