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#890 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 50% in state
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Elementary School · Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA
A Pittsfield elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
86 Brooks Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01867
- Math 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Robert T. Capeless 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsfield), 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
$163,407
Median home value
$741,100
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Silvio O Conte CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| CrosbyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Crosby Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–5 | 2.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pittsfield
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $25,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is listed in Pittsfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
What grades does Robert T. Capeless Elementary School serve?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Robert T. Capeless Elementary School?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert T. Capeless Elementary School rank in MA?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School ranks #890 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Robert T. Capeless Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School a charter school?
No, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (413) 448-9665
- Area population (ZIP 01867)
- 25,474
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 01867; 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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