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#960 of 1,793 schools in MA
Williamstown Elementary
Elementary School · Mount Greylock · Williamstown, MA
A Mount Greylock elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 Church Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamstown Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 52% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Williamstown Elementary 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated967/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamstown), 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
$98,750
Median home value
$438,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01267; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Cobble SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| GreylockEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| BraytonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Colegrove Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Greylock
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamstown Elementary is listed in Mount Greylock; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamstown Elementary
Williamstown Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamstown, MA, part of Mount Greylock, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (413) 458-5707
- Area population (ZIP 01267)
- 7,985
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 01267; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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