Middle Schools in Berkshire Hills

The W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts. This public school serves grades 5-8 and has an enrollment of 325 students. While the school's ELA proficiency rates exceed the state average, its math and science scores lag behind, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 279 out of 497 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 255 out of 493 in 2023-2024. This indicates the school is not keeping pace with improvements at other middle schools across the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 75.69% of students identifying as White, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Despite the high per-student spending of $23,852, which is significantly above the state average, the school's academic performance does not appear to be commensurate with this investment. The data suggests there may be opportunities to optimize the use of resources and implement strategies to improve student outcomes in math and science, as well as to foster a more diverse and inclusive learning environment.