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6.9 avg / 10

Central Berkshire School District

School District · Dalton, Massachusetts

Students: 1,561
Teachers (FTE): 120

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,184

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#71 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,184

$187 vs Massachusetts median

District size

1,561 students

Smaller than Massachusetts median

About Central Berkshire

Central Berkshire is a Dalton, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,561 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $21,184 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Central Berkshire demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wahconah Regional High, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Central Berkshire students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Central Berkshire, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.1%
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ELA Proficiency 46.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Berkshire with test data.

District Details

City
Dalton
Total Enrollment
1,561
Teachers (FTE)
120
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Berkshire?

Central Berkshire has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Berkshire?

The average composite rating for Central Berkshire is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Berkshire?

Central Berkshire spends $21,184 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Berkshire?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Berkshire is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Berkshire?

Wahconah Regional High is the highest-rated school in Central Berkshire with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Central Berkshire?

Across schools in Central Berkshire with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Berkshire compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Central Berkshire has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
41.1%
ELA Proficiency
46.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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