Top Rankings
Pittsfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,909 students in Pittsfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pittsfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
15 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
4,909 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
514 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Pittsfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
923 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
24%
# Black Students
588 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,783 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
57%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
521 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
372
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
350
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
373
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
422
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
366
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
414
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
403
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
346
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,010 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,837 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,010
$23,913
Spending / Student
$23,837
$24,672
Best Pittsfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stearns
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Allendale
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Egremont
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #99.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Taconic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 Valentine Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #1111.
Morningside Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
Crosby
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
John T Reid Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Silvio O Conte Community
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
61 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Grades: 1-12
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,909 students.
What is the rank of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District is ranked #330 out of 395 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield School District?
57% of Pittsfield School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pittsfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,837 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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