Very Good
#401 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 22% in state
Stearns
Elementary School · Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA
A Pittsfield elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 Lebanon Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Math 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stearns score 35% 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 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Stearns 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat 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
$68,879
Median home value
$236,500
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrosbyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Crosby Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–5 | 1.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Silvio O Conte CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 328 | 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.
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.
Pittsfield
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Stearns is listed in Pittsfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stearns
Stearns is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stearns
What grades does Stearns serve?
Stearns serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stearns?
Stearns has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stearns?
The student-teacher ratio at Stearns is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stearns rank in MA?
Stearns ranks #401 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Stearns's MySchoolScout rating?
Stearns has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Stearns?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stearns has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stearns a charter school?
No, Stearns is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stearns a Title I school?
No, Stearns is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (413) 499-9554
- Area population (ZIP 01201)
- 45,072
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 01201; 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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