Central Berkshire School District
School District · Dalton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Central Berkshire?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Berkshire as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wahconah Regional High
Dalton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Dalton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kittredge
Hinsdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#66 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,184
$187 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,561 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Central Berkshire ranks #66 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Central Berkshire's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wahconah Regional High (8.0/10), Nessacus Regional Middle School (7.5/10), and Kittredge (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Berkshire
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wahconah Regional High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Nessacus Regional Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kittredge | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Craneville | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Becket Washington School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.3/10, Central Berkshire is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wahconah Regional High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Central Berkshire students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Berkshire with test data.
Schools in Central Berkshire
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- 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 7.3/10. 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 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Central Berkshire?
Across schools in Central Berkshire with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. 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 7.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
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Compare Central Berkshire with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
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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