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Williamstown Elementary

Elementary School · Mount Greylock

115 Church Street, Williamstown, MA 01267

Enrollment

431

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#960 of 1,793

In Williamstown

#2 of 2

public schools

In district

#3 of 3

Mount Greylock

School environment

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Williamstown Elementary

6.1/10

Elementary School in Williamstown · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Williamstown Elementary

Williamstown Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamstown, MA, part of Mount Greylock. Williamstown Elementary serves approximately 431 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Williamstown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Williamstown Elementary show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,028
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Williamstown Elementary — Students at Williamstown Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.1% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
42.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 65.0% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
44.5% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 70 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2018
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
65.6%
ELA
69.8%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
61.8%
ELA
72.4%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
68.2%
2023
Math
59.5%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
49.3%
ELA
54.5%

* 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: 4.0/10.

How Williamstown Elementary Compares

See how Williamstown Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
47th percentile in MA
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

Location

115 Church Street, Williamstown, MA 01267

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Williamstown Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Colegrove Park Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby North Adams), which scores notably higher. Another option is PINE COBBLE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Abbott Memorial (rated 6.2/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Florida), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Williamstown, see our Williamstown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.7 mi
School Distance Rating
BUXTON SCHOOL Williamstown 1.2 mi 6.8
PINE COBBLE SCHOOL Williamstown 1.6 mi 7.5
Greylock North Adams 2.5 mi 4.1
Mt Greylock Regional High Williamstown 3.8 mi 7.4
Brayton North Adams 3.4 mi 4.5
Pownal Elementary School Pownal 5.9 mi 5.8
Colegrove Park Elementary North Adams 4.7 mi 7.8
Clarksburg Elementary Clarksburg 4.8 mi 4.8
Charles McCann Vocational Technical North Adams 6.1 mi 5.0
Drury High North Adams 6.1 mi 4.6
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School Adams 7.7 mi 5.8
Hoosac Valley Elementary School Adams 7.8 mi 2.9
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Adams 7.6 mi 4.6
Stamford Elementary School Stramford 7.1 mi 4.3
Hoosac Valley High School Cheshire 9.4 mi 3.3
Hoosac Valley Middle School Cheshire 9.4 mi 5.1
Abbott Memorial Florida 8.3 mi 6.2
Bennington Elementary School Bennington 11.4 mi 5.5
THE SCHOOL OF SACRED HEART ST FRANCIS DE SALES Bennington 11.4 mi 5.1
Monument Elementary School Bennington 11.7 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01267 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,750

Median Home Value

$438,100

Median Rent

$1,280/mo

Population

7,985

College Educated

66.1%

Homeownership

73.5%

Avg Commute

16 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Williamstown Elementary

What grades does Williamstown Elementary serve?

Williamstown Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Williamstown Elementary?

Williamstown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williamstown Elementary rank in MA?

Williamstown Elementary ranks #960 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Williamstown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Williamstown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Williamstown Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamstown Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Williamstown Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Williamstown Elementary a Title I school?

No, Williamstown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

District

Mount Greylock
District Enrollment
1,213
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,028
District Rank
#3 of 3

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