Pittsfield

The schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts serve a diverse population of students from 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. While the district as a whole lags behind state averages in academic proficiency, a few standout schools like Williams Elementary and Egremont Elementary consistently perform at high levels, with students demonstrating exceptional proficiency in core subjects. In contrast, some schools like Silvio O Conte Community and Crosby Elementary struggle, ranking in the bottom 10% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Graduation rates and dropout rates vary across the district, with Taconic High School having a 89.7% four-year graduation rate and a 6.2% dropout rate, while Pittsfield High School has an 83.6% four-year graduation rate and an 8.2% dropout rate. The district's performance on MCAS proficiency tests also varies, with some schools like Theodore Herberg Middle and John T Reid Middle struggling with low proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics.

The data reveals significant performance disparities between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the Pittsfield district, suggesting a need to better understand the factors contributing to these differences and implement targeted interventions to support struggling schools. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending across the district raises questions about how resources are being allocated and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning.