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#435 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 24% in state

W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School

Middle School · Berkshire Hills

313 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Enrollment

348

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.6

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#435 of 1,793

In Great Barrington

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#2 of 3

Berkshire Hills

School environment

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School

7.6/10

Middle School in Great Barrington · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School

8.1/10

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6.1/10

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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. W.e.b.

Du Bois Regional Middle School serves approximately 348 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$32,766
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School — Students at W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 36.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 48.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
39.2%
ELA
46.2%
2019
Math
45.7%
ELA
51.3%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
22.3%
ELA
40.2%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
38.8%
2023
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
30.2%
ELA
43.2%
2025
Math
34.4%
ELA
46.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.

How W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School Compares

See how W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
76th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.7%

Location

313 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. New Marlborough Central (rated 8.2/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Sheffield), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Undermountain (rated 8.0/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Sheffield), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Great Barrington, see our Great Barrington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School Great Barrington 0.1 mi 8.1
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington 0.3 mi 6.1
BERKSHIRE MEADOWS Housatonic 2.2 mi
BERKSHIRE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Stockbridge 2.9 mi 5.8
BARD ACADEMY AT SIMONS ROCK Great Barrington 3.6 mi 6.6
BERKSHIRE WALDORF SCHOOL Great Barrington 5.6 mi 5.2
BERKSHIRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Stockbridge 6.9 mi 6.4
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Lee 6.2 mi 4.8
Lee Middle/High School Lee 6.3 mi 6.2
Lee Elementary Lee 6.4 mi 5.6
Morris Lenox 7.8 mi 7.5
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES Lenox Dale 7.1 mi 6.6
South Egremont Sheffield 7.3 mi
Lenox Memorial High Lenox 8.2 mi 7.7
New Marlborough Central Sheffield 9.2 mi 8.2
Richmond Consolidated Richmond 9.6 mi 7.1
Undermountain Sheffield 9.9 mi 8.0
Mt Everett Regional Sheffield 9.9 mi 6.7
BERKSHIRE SCHOOL Sheffield 9.9 mi 7.2
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox 10.6 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,871

Median Home Value

$479,200

Median Rent

$1,286/mo

Population

8,813

College Educated

49.2%

Homeownership

74.9%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

49.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Triton Regional Middle School Byfield, MA 7.6
Emergence Academy Springfield, MA 7.5
Monomoy Regional Middle School Chatham, MA 7.5
Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton, MA 7.5
Glenbrook Middle Longmeadow, MA 7.7
Charles E Roderick Wrentham, MA 7.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Berkshire Hills
District Enrollment
1,179
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,766
District Rank
#2 of 3

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