Very Good
#435 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Middle School · Berkshire Hills · Great Barrington, MA
A Berkshire Hills middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
313 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Math 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where W.e.b. Du Bois 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 35Somewhat 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
- #2 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
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is listed in Berkshire Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Great Barrington, MA, part of Berkshire Hills, serving approximately 348 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
What grades does W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School serve?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School rank in MA?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School ranks #435 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (413) 644-2300
- 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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