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#909 of 1,793 schools in MA
Berkley Middle School
Middle School · Berkley · Berkley, MA
A middle school in Berkley, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 North Main Street, Berkley, MA 02779
- Math 43% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkley Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Berkley Middle 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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 Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Joseph H MartinEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–7 | 3.3 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| John F Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | 3.8 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 44 | 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
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in Berkley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkley Middle School
Berkley Middle School is a public middle school in Berkley, MA, part of Berkley, serving approximately 365 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkley Middle School
What grades does Berkley Middle School serve?
Berkley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Berkley Middle School?
Berkley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkley Middle School rank in MA?
Berkley Middle School ranks #909 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Berkley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkley Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berkley Middle School a charter school?
No, Berkley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Berkley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (508) 884-9434
- 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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