Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School

318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#583 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School's ranking?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School often compared to?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Elementary School, Morris by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School?
380 students attend Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School offer ?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School part of?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is part of Berkshire Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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