Southern Berkshire School District
School District · Sheffield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$34,581
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$34,581
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Evaluating Southern Berkshire?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern 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.
New Marlborough Central
Sheffield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Undermountain
Sheffield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mt Everett Regional
Sheffield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#48 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$34,581
+$13,210 vs Massachusetts median
District size
614 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Southern Berkshire ranks #48 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Southern Berkshire's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Marlborough Central (8.2/10), Undermountain (8.0/10), and Mt Everett Regional (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Berkshire
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Marlborough Central | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Undermountain | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mt Everett Regional | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Berkshire
Southern Berkshire is a Sheffield, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. The district invests $34,581 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Southern Berkshire is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Marlborough Central, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Berkshire students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Berkshire, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Berkshire with test data.
Schools in Southern Berkshire
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Sheffield
- Total Enrollment
- 614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Berkshire?
Southern Berkshire has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Berkshire?
The average composite rating for Southern Berkshire is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Berkshire?
Southern Berkshire spends $34,581 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Berkshire?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Berkshire is 8.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Berkshire?
New Marlborough Central is the highest-rated school in Southern Berkshire with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Berkshire?
Across schools in Southern Berkshire with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Berkshire compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Southern Berkshire has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Compare Southern 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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