Very Good
#463 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Middle School · Central Berkshire · Dalton, MA
A Central Berkshire middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Fox Road, Dalton, MA 01226
- Math 43% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nessacus Regional Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nessacus Regional Middle 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 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low195/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), 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
$81,168
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Berkshire
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Nessacus Regional Middle School is listed in Central Berkshire; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nessacus Regional Middle School
Nessacus Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Dalton, MA, part of Central Berkshire, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nessacus Regional Middle School
What grades does Nessacus Regional Middle School serve?
Nessacus Regional Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Nessacus Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nessacus Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nessacus Regional Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nessacus Regional Middle School rank in MA?
Nessacus Regional Middle School ranks #463 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Nessacus Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nessacus Regional Middle School 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 Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nessacus Regional Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nessacus Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Nessacus Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nessacus Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nessacus Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (413) 684-0780
- Area population (ZIP 01226)
- 6,304
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 01226; 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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