Pittsfield School District
School District · Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#74 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,189
+$3,818 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,876 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Pittsfield
Pittsfield is a Pittsfield, Massachusetts school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 4,876 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $25,189 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Pittsfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Williams, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Pittsfield students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pittsfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pittsfield with test data.
Schools in Pittsfield
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Pittsfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,876
- Teachers (FTE)
- 513
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pittsfield?
The average composite rating for Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield?
Pittsfield spends $25,189 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pittsfield is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pittsfield?
Williams is the highest-rated school in Pittsfield with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Pittsfield?
Across schools in Pittsfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pittsfield compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Pittsfield has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 14 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
- 27.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.7%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Pittsfield 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)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (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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