Excellent
#146 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Berlin Memorial School
Elementary School · Berlin-boylston · Berlin, MA
A Berlin-boylston elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
34 South Street, Berlin, MA 01503
- Math 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berlin Memorial School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Berlin Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), 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
$122,411
Median home value
$566,800
Median rent
$1,432/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 4–9 | 2.4 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| C a FarleyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 3.5 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| The Fitzgerald InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berlin-boylston
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berlin Memorial School is listed in Berlin-Boylston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berlin Memorial School
Berlin Memorial School is a public elementary school in Berlin, MA, part of Berlin-boylston, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berlin Memorial School
What grades does Berlin Memorial School serve?
Berlin Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Berlin Memorial School?
Berlin Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Memorial School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berlin Memorial School rank in MA?
Berlin Memorial School ranks #146 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Berlin Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berlin Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Berlin Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Memorial School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Berlin Memorial School a charter school?
No, Berlin Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berlin Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Berlin Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (978) 838-2417
- Area population (ZIP 01503)
- 3,311
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.4
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 01503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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