Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, New Marlborough Central ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Marlborough Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Marlborough Central's student population of 66 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Marlborough Central ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Marlborough Central is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
91%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Marlborough Central's ranking?
New Marlborough Central is ranked #917 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are New Marlborough Central often compared to?
New Marlborough Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend New Marlborough Central?
66 students attend New Marlborough Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Marlborough Central students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Marlborough Central?
New Marlborough Central has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Marlborough Central offer ?
New Marlborough Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Marlborough Central part of?
New Marlborough Central is part of Southern Berkshire School District.
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