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Lee Elementary

Elementary School · Lee

310 Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,146 of 1,793

In Lee

#2 of 2

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

Lee

School environment

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Lee Elementary

5.6/10

Elementary School in Lee · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lee Middle/high School

6.2/10

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4.8/10

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About Lee Elementary

Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Lee, MA, part of Lee. Lee Elementary serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lee Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Lee Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,162
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Lee Elementary — Students at Lee Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 40.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 42.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.7% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 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
50%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
48.2%
ELA
48.6%
2019
Math
46.8%
ELA
44.6%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
25.6%
ELA
39.2%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
35.6%
2023
Math
32.3%
ELA
33.5%
2024
Math
37.5%
ELA
34.5%
2025
Math
37.8%
ELA
31.5%

* 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: 5.0/10.

How Lee Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
5.6/10
36th percentile in MA
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.2%

Location

310 Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lee Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (rated 8.3/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Pittsfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Great Barrington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Egremont (rated 8.0/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Pittsfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lee, see our Lee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Lee Middle/High School Lee 0.1 mi 6.2
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Lee 0.3 mi 4.8
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES Lenox Dale 1.9 mi 6.6
Lenox Memorial High Lenox 3.3 mi 7.7
BERKSHIRE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Stockbridge 4.1 mi 5.8
Morris Lenox 4.6 mi 7.5
BERKSHIRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Stockbridge 5.3 mi 6.4
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox 6.7 mi 6.5
HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox 6.7 mi 7.3
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington 6.1 mi 6.1
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School Great Barrington 6.3 mi 8.1
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School Great Barrington 6.4 mi 7.6
Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield 8.8 mi 6.9
Egremont Pittsfield 9.0 mi 8.0
Williams Pittsfield 9.0 mi 8.3
Pittsfield High Pittsfield 9.7 mi 7.3
Stearns Pittsfield 9.5 mi 7.8
Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield 10.0 mi 5.0
Crosby Pittsfield 10.0 mi 6.4
Crosby Educational Academy Pittsfield 10.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01238 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,469

Median Home Value

$332,100

Median Rent

$1,255/mo

Population

5,893

College Educated

45.5%

Homeownership

78.6%

Avg Commute

19.7 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

53.1

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Charlton Elementary Charlton, MA 5.6
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Huckleberry Hill Lynnfield, MA 5.6
John H Duval Whitman, MA 5.6
John K Tarbox Lawrence, MA 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lee Elementary

What grades does Lee Elementary serve?

Lee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lee Elementary?

Lee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lee Elementary rank in MA?

Lee Elementary ranks #1,146 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lee Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lee Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lee Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%

District

Lee
District Enrollment
646
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,162
District Rank
#2 of 2

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