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#349 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 19% in state

Egremont

Elementary School · Pittsfield

84 Egremont Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Enrollment

386

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#349 of 1,793

In Pittsfield

#2 of 13

public schools

In district

#2 of 13

Pittsfield

Academic performance

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Egremont

8.0/10

Elementary School in Pittsfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Theodore Herberg Middle

6.9/10

0.7 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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8.3/10

1.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Egremont

Egremont is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield. Egremont serves approximately 386 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Egremont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Egremont show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,189
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Egremont — Students at Egremont score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
51.8%
ELA
48.8%
2019
Math
43.5%
ELA
46.5%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
34.3%
ELA
49.5%
2022
Math
32.3%
ELA
33%
2023
Math
44.3%
ELA
29.3%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
28.7%
2025
Math
55.7%
ELA
45.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.

How Egremont Compares

See how Egremont performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
81th percentile in MA
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.0%

Location

84 Egremont Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Egremont may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lanesborough Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Lanesborough), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Stearns (rated 7.8/10, 3.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Pittsfield, see our Pittsfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield 0.7 mi 6.9
Williams Pittsfield 1.0 mi 8.3
Pittsfield High Pittsfield 1.2 mi 7.3
Allendale Pittsfield 1.6 mi 6.9
Morningside Community School Pittsfield 1.6 mi 4.1
Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield 1.5 mi 5.0
John T Reid Middle Pittsfield 2.1 mi 3.4
Silvio O Conte Community Pittsfield 2.4 mi 3.4
Crosby Pittsfield 2.4 mi 6.4
Crosby Educational Academy Pittsfield 2.4 mi
Taconic High Pittsfield 2.7 mi 5.8
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School Pittsfield 3.4 mi 6.3
Craneville Dalton 3.8 mi 7.2
Stearns Pittsfield 3.6 mi 7.8
ST AGNES ACADEMY Dalton 4.0 mi 5.9
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox 4.2 mi 6.5
HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox 4.2 mi 7.3
Lanesborough Elementary Lanesborough 5.2 mi 8.0
Lenox Memorial High Lenox 6.1 mi 7.7
Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton 5.1 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,879

Median Home Value

$236,500

Median Rent

$1,098/mo

Population

45,072

College Educated

34.1%

Homeownership

62.3%

Avg Commute

18.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Median Age

43.3

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Ezra H Baker Innovation School West Dennis, MA 8.0
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Leeds Leeds, MA 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Egremont

What grades does Egremont serve?

Egremont serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Egremont?

Egremont has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Egremont?

The student-teacher ratio at Egremont is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Egremont rank in MA?

Egremont ranks #349 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Egremont's MySchoolScout rating?

Egremont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Egremont?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Egremont has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Egremont a charter school?

No, Egremont is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Egremont a Title I school?

No, Egremont is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
18 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%

District

Pittsfield
District Enrollment
4,876
Schools in District
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,189
District Rank
#2 of 13

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