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#419 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 23% in state

Lenox Memorial High

High School · Lenox · Lenox, MA

A high school in Lenox, MA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

197 East Street, Lenox, MA 01240

  • Math 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs MA 45% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$24,496
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Lenox Memorial High score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2023
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 112 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Lenox Memorial High 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,662/100K

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

$99,745

Median home value

$480,800

Median rent

$1,060/mo

College educated

51.6%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lee Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.27–123.3 mi308Compare →
Hillcrest Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition6.5private1–123.4 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lenox

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lenox Memorial High is listed in Lenox; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lenox Memorial High

Lenox Memorial High is a public high school in Lenox, MA, part of Lenox, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenox Memorial High

What grades does Lenox Memorial High serve?

Lenox Memorial High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lenox Memorial High?

Lenox Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenox Memorial High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lenox Memorial High is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenox Memorial High rank in MA?

Lenox Memorial High ranks #419 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lenox Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenox Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lenox Memorial High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenox Memorial High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lenox Memorial High a charter school?

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

Is Lenox Memorial High a Title I school?

No, Lenox Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01240)
5,024
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
56.9
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 01240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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