Berkley

The schools in Berkley, Massachusetts consist of Berkley Community School, an elementary school, and Berkley Middle School. Both schools perform well academically, with proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation tests exceeding state averages in most grade levels and subject areas.

Berkley Community School ranks in the top 42% of Massachusetts elementary schools, while Berkley Middle School ranks in the top 33% of Massachusetts middle schools. The schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with 12.8 students per teacher at the elementary school and 12 students per teacher at the middle school. However, the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with 89.77% of students at the elementary school and 92.23% of students at the middle school identifying as white.

Spending per student is higher at the Berkley Community School ($14,021) compared to the Berkley Middle School ($12,426), which is a common trend as younger students often require more resources and support. Overall, the schools in Berkley appear to provide a quality education, but the lack of racial diversity in the district may be an area for further exploration and potential improvement.