North Adams School District

10 Main Street, Second Floor
North Adams, MA 01247
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,207 students in North Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

North Adams 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#359 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Adams  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Adams  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.
23%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Adams  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.
22%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Adams  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.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Adams  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.65
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
30 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
938 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
87
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
97
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,569 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 $25,425 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
$30 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Adams  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
$31 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Adams  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
$24,569
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Adams  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
$25,425
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Adams  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 North Adams School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greylock
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Phelps Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Drury High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Colegrove Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Brayton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Adams School District?
North Adams School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of North Adams School District?
North Adams School District is ranked #357 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams School District?
78% of North Adams School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Adams School District?
North Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,425 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: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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