Below Average
#1534 of 1,793 schools in MA
Buckland-shelburne Regional
Elementary School · Mohawk Trail · Shelburne Falls, MA
A Mohawk Trail elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Mechanic Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
- Math 23% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckland-shelburne Regional score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Buckland-shelburne Regional 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,715
Median home value
$334,000
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colrain CentralEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Sanderson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 138 | 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.
Mohawk Trail
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckland-shelburne Regional is listed in Mohawk Trail; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckland-shelburne Regional
Buckland-shelburne Regional is a public elementary school in Shelburne Falls, MA, part of Mohawk Trail, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckland-shelburne Regional
What grades does Buckland-shelburne Regional serve?
Buckland-shelburne Regional serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Buckland-shelburne Regional?
Buckland-shelburne Regional has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckland-shelburne Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckland-shelburne Regional is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckland-shelburne Regional rank in MA?
Buckland-shelburne Regional ranks #1,534 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Buckland-shelburne Regional's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckland-shelburne Regional has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Buckland-shelburne Regional?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckland-shelburne Regional has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buckland-shelburne Regional a charter school?
No, Buckland-shelburne Regional is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckland-shelburne Regional a Title I school?
No, Buckland-shelburne Regional is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (413) 625-2521
- Area population (ZIP 01370)
- 3,641
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 54
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 01370; 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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