Excellent
#296 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 17% in state
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Elementary School · Berkshire Hills · Great Barrington, MA
A Berkshire Hills elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
318 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Math 44% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Great Barrington), 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
$82,871
Median home value
$479,200
Median rent
$1,286/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Berkshire Hills
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $32,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is listed in Berkshire Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is a public elementary school in Great Barrington, MA, part of Berkshire Hills, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
What grades does Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School serve?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School rank in MA?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School ranks #296 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School a charter school?
No, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (413) 644-2350
- Area population (ZIP 01230)
- 8,813
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
Official sources & links
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 01230; 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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