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Public elementary school · Pittsfield · Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Williams

Williams rates 7.8, among the strongest elementary schools in Pittsfield, where the rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pittsfield median is 6.8.

#392 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Pittsfield: 8 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Pittsfield elementary school where students score 52 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 392 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 3 of 13 in Pittsfield.

Williams is listed in Pittsfield, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math52%10 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 3–5 · 101 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading53%13 points above the Massachusetts average of 40%Grades 3–5 · 102 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2023, to 52% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 83 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.3
50% of the rating
Academics
8.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Williams and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
20
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,532/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Pittsfield. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Pittsfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Robert T. Capeless Elementary School4.1 mi
    8.0Compare →
  2. Egremont1.0 mi
    7.9Compare →
  3. Williamsthis school
    7.8
  4. Craneville3.3 mi
    7.7Compare →
  5. Allendale1.8 mi
    6.9Compare →
  6. Crosby3.4 mi
    6.6Compare →
  7. Morningside Community School2.4 mi
    4.6Compare →
  8. Silvio O Conte Community3.4 mi
    3.3Compare →
  9. Crosby Educational Academy3.4 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Williams among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Williams

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Williams School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Pittsfield Public Schools (PPS) system. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the school has established Instructional Priority 25-26, which focuses on collaboration between special education and general education teachers in grades 4, 6, and 9. These educators work together in designated Collaborative Planning Time (CPT) to differentiate Tier 1 instruction using the Into Reading and Into Literature curricula. The goal is to utilize high-impact strategies that drive data-based Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, enabling students with disabilities (SwDs) to demonstrate grade-level mastery in English Language Arts (ELA). Progress is measured through curriculum assessments aligned with High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). The school's website provides access to the School Report Card and Principal's Newsletters.
Sources (1)
  1. williams.pittsfield.net
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Questions families ask

What grades does Williams serve?

Williams serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Williams?

Williams has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams?

The student-teacher ratio at Williams 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 Williams rank in MA?

Williams ranks #392 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Williams's MySchoolScout rating?

Williams 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 Williams?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Williams a charter school?

No, Williams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williams a Title I school?

No, Williams is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
261
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Berkshire County
Phone
(413) 448-9680
Rank in district
#3 of 13
Schools in district
14
District spending per student
$25,189
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 01201)
45,072
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
43.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.