Central Berkshire

The Central Berkshire school district in Massachusetts consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 161 out of 351 in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Becket Washington School, a small elementary school with just 100 students, has the highest overall performance on MCAS tests, with over 54% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another strong performer is Kittredge, an elementary school with MCAS proficiency rates above the district and state averages. The district's high school, Wahconah Regional High, also stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.7% and a low dropout rate of 3.5%.

The schools in the Central Berkshire district show a mix of academic performance, with some schools like Becket Washington and Kittredge outperforming the state on MCAS tests, while others, like Nessacus Regional Middle School, underperform. The district also exhibits significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $16,499 to $21,213, which may impact the resources and opportunities available to students across the schools.