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#1015 of 1,793 schools in MA
Berkley Community School
Elementary School · Berkley · Berkley, MA
An elementary school in Berkley, MA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
59 South Main Street, Berkley, MA 02779
- Math 53% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkley Community School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2022, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Berkley Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berkley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,877
Median home value
$472,100
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
98%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dighton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| East Taunton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Edward F. Leddy PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 3.7 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkley
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkley Community School is listed in Berkley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkley Community School
Berkley Community School is a public elementary school in Berkley, MA, part of Berkley, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkley Community School
What grades does Berkley Community School serve?
Berkley Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Berkley Community School?
Berkley Community School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley Community School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkley Community School rank in MA?
Berkley Community School ranks #1,015 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Berkley Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkley Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkley Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkley Community School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berkley Community School a charter school?
No, Berkley Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkley Community School a Title I school?
No, Berkley Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (508) 822-9550
- Area population (ZIP 02779)
- 6,789
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02779; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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