North Adams School District
School District · North Adams, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Evaluating North Adams?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Adams 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.
Colegrove Park Elementary
North Adams · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Drury High
North Adams · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brayton
North Adams · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#188 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,321
+$2,950 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,207 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
North Adams ranks #188 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. North Adams's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colegrove Park Elementary (7.8/10), Drury High (4.6/10), and Brayton (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Adams
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colegrove Park Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Drury High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Brayton | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Greylock | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Adams
North Adams is a North Adams, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. The district invests $24,321 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, North Adams demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colegrove Park Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Adams students show an average math proficiency of 26.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Adams, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Adams with test data.
Schools in North Adams
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- North Adams
- Total Enrollment
- 1,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Adams?
North Adams has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Adams?
The average composite rating for North Adams is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Adams?
North Adams spends $24,321 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Adams?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Adams is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Adams?
Colegrove Park Elementary is the highest-rated school in North Adams with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Adams?
Across schools in North Adams with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Adams compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
North Adams has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.4%
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Compare North Adams 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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