Very Good
#542 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Bernardston Elementary
Elementary School · Pioneer Valley · Bernardston, MA
A Pioneer Valley elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37 School Road, Bernardston, MA 01337
- Math 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernardston Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bernardston Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bernardston), 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
$79,274
Median home value
$312,300
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01337; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Gill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Four Winds SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–10 | 3.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Discovery School at Four CornersEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 4.2 mi | 210 | 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.
Pioneer Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernardston Elementary is listed in Pioneer Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernardston Elementary
Bernardston Elementary is a public elementary school in Bernardston, MA, part of Pioneer Valley, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernardston Elementary
What grades does Bernardston Elementary serve?
Bernardston Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bernardston Elementary?
Bernardston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernardston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernardston Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernardston Elementary rank in MA?
Bernardston Elementary ranks #542 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bernardston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernardston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bernardston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernardston Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bernardston Elementary a charter school?
No, Bernardston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernardston Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bernardston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (413) 648-9356
- Area population (ZIP 01337)
- 2,515
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 01337; 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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