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#1611 of 1,793 schools in MA

Morningside Community School

Elementary School · Pittsfield

100 Burbank Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Enrollment

362

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,611 of 1,793

In Pittsfield

#11 of 13

public schools

In district

#11 of 13

Pittsfield

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Morningside Community School

4.1/10

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

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About Morningside Community School

Morningside Community School is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield. Morningside Community School serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Morningside Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,611 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Morningside Community School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.3 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

40% of students at Morningside Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,189
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Morningside Community School — Students at Morningside Community School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 17.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 24.8% (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
32%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
33.3%
2019
Math
21.3%
ELA
37.8%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
9.1%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
6.1%
ELA
19.5%
2023
Math
12%
ELA
17.7%
2024
Math
8.7%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
12.3%
ELA
16%

* 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: 4.6/10.

How Morningside Community School Compares

See how Morningside Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
10th percentile in MA
Academic
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.6/10
Below Average
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.8%

Location

100 Burbank Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Morningside Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (rated 8.3/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Egremont (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lanesborough Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Lanesborough), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pittsfield, see our Pittsfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield 0.5 mi 5.0
John T Reid Middle Pittsfield 0.7 mi 3.4
Pittsfield High Pittsfield 0.7 mi 7.3
Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield 1.6 mi 6.9
Allendale Pittsfield 1.2 mi 6.9
Silvio O Conte Community Pittsfield 1.2 mi 3.4
Egremont Pittsfield 1.6 mi 8.0
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School Pittsfield 1.8 mi 6.3
Taconic High Pittsfield 1.5 mi 5.8
Crosby Pittsfield 1.5 mi 6.4
Crosby Educational Academy Pittsfield 1.5 mi
Williams Pittsfield 2.4 mi 8.3
Stearns Pittsfield 3.1 mi 7.8
Lanesborough Elementary Lanesborough 4.0 mi 8.0
Craneville Dalton 3.7 mi 7.2
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox 4.8 mi 6.5
HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox 4.8 mi 7.3
ST AGNES ACADEMY Dalton 4.0 mi 5.9
Wahconah Regional High Dalton 5.5 mi 8.0
Lenox Memorial High Lenox 7.3 mi 7.7

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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Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton, MA 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Morningside Community School

What grades does Morningside Community School serve?

Morningside Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morningside Community School?

Morningside Community School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Community School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morningside Community School rank in MA?

Morningside Community School ranks #1,611 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Morningside Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morningside Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Morningside Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Community School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morningside Community School a charter school?

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

Is Morningside Community School a Title I school?

No, Morningside Community School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%

District

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

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