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#462 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Kittredge

Elementary School · Central Berkshire · Hinsdale, MA

A Central Berkshire elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

80 Maple Street, Hinsdale, MA 01235

  • Math 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$21,184
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Kittredge score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2023
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Kittredge 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low212/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hinsdale), 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

$76,699

Median home value

$266,200

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Agnes AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–83.4 mi129Compare →
CranevilleEnrollment path unverified7.2K–53.8 mi453Compare →
WilliamsEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–54.4 mi261Compare →
Becket Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–5Not available91Compare →

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.

Central Berkshire

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$21,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kittredge is listed in Central Berkshire; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kittredge

Kittredge is a public elementary school in Hinsdale, MA, part of Central Berkshire, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kittredge

What grades does Kittredge serve?

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

How many students attend Kittredge?

Kittredge has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kittredge?

The student-teacher ratio at Kittredge is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kittredge rank in MA?

Kittredge ranks #462 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Kittredge's MySchoolScout rating?

Kittredge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Kittredge?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kittredge has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kittredge a charter school?

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

Is Kittredge a Title I school?

No, Kittredge is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 01235)
2,456
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
49.4
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 01235; 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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