Becket Washington School

Summary:

Becket Washington School is an elementary school located in Becket, MA, serving around 100 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Central Berkshire school district, which is ranked 161 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating.

Becket Washington School consistently outperforms the Central Berkshire district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation test scores across all grades and subjects, with 54.29% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math in 2023-2024, compared to 41.84% and 39.13% for the district, and 39.17% and 40.91% for the state, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.4 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending of $21,213 in the 2020-2021 school year.

While Becket Washington School is a strong-performing elementary school, it is not the top-performing school in the region. Schools like Morris and Williams in the Pittsfield district, as well as Chester Elementary in the Gateway district, have higher MCAS proficiency rates and overall rankings compared to Becket Washington.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12 Maple Street
       Becket, MA  01223


(413) 623-8757

District: Central Berkshire

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,213 Help


Students who attend Becket Washington School usually attend:

Middle:    Nessacus Regional Middle School
High:    Wahconah Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Becket Washington School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Central Berkshire School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Becket Washington School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Central Berkshire School District. Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Becket Washington School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Central Berkshire School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Becket Washington School is $21,213, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Central Berkshire School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Becket Washington School:

SchoolDigger ranks Becket Washington School 262nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Becket Washington School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Berkshire:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Berkshire 161st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Becket Washington School

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Rank History for all students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.66 575th 884 35.0%
2004 69.04 304th 882 65.5%
2005 78.64 191st 887 78.5%
2006 92.74 18th 911 98.0%
2007 76.85 204th 911 77.6%
2008 87.80 63rd 908 93.1%
2009 87.03 80th 909 91.2%
2010 65.83 338th 920 63.3%
2011 64.62 357th 924 61.4%
2012 67.15 343rd 930 63.1%
2013 84.01 121st 928 87.0%
2014 63.09 369th 926 60.2%
2015 58.42 409th 914 55.3%
2016 62.34 361st 932 61.3%
2017 73.39 239th 938 74.5%
2018 69.06 295th 934 68.4%
2019 61.80 358th 942 62.0%
2021 60.44 388th 936 58.5%
2022 55.62 426th 932 54.3%
2023 45.03 517th 928 44.3%
2024 72.71 262nd 916 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.74 390th 894 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.56 529th 902 41.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.43 322nd 898 64.1%
2019 65.09 310th 907 65.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.77 378th 925 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Becket Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.92 365th 772 52.7%
2019 50.47 406th 780 47.9%
2021 47.50 412th 765 46.1%
2022 43.34 459th 764 39.9%
2023 31.66 567th 762 25.6%
2024 59.10 298th 753 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Becket Washington School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 213 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1990 230 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1991 209 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 196 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 190 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1994 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 195 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 195 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 207 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 207 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 163 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 148 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 134 7 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 102 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2003 102 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2004 125 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 118 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2006 102 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 11 117
2007 96 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 7 110
2008 90 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 7 107
2009 97 0 1 8 0 0 6 0 112
2010 96 0 1 9 0 0 7 0 113
2011 86 0 1 10 0 0 7 0 104
2012 97 0 0 9 0 0 5 0 111
2013 97 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 108
2014 97 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 108
2015 110 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 115
2016 105 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 108
2017 121 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 125
2018 119 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 125
2019 117 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 125
2020 105 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 113
2021 94 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 101
2022 94 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 104
2023 88 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Becket Washington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 n/a n/a n/a
1989 218 n/a n/a n/a
1990 234 n/a n/a n/a
1991 212 n/a n/a n/a
1992 197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 193 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 202 n/a n/a n/a
1995 199 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 199 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 213 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 168 n/a 0.0 0
2000 155 n/a 0.0 27.7
2001 146 n/a 0.0 30.1
2002 109 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 109 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 135 10.3 13.1 28.1
2005 126 10.3 12.2 21.4
2006 117 9.7 12.1 37.7
2007 110 9.0 12.2 33
2008 107 9.5 11.3 32
2009 112 9.5 11.8 31.3
2010 113 9.4 12.0 36.3
2011 104 9.4 11.0 39.4
2012 111 9.4 11.8 39.6
2013 108 9.4 11.4 38.9
2014 108 9.4 11.4 39.8
2015 115 8.0 14.3 46.1
2016 108 10.0 10.8 n/a
2017 125 10.0 12.5 n/a
2018 125 10.1 12.3 n/a
2019 125 9.1 13.7 n/a
2020 113 9.6 11.7 n/a
2021 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
2022 104 9.1 11.4 n/a
2023 100 9.7 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Becket Washington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 n/a n/a n/a
1989 218 n/a n/a n/a
1990 234 n/a n/a n/a
1991 212 n/a n/a n/a
1992 197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 193 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 202 n/a n/a n/a
1995 199 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 199 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 213 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 168 n/a 0.0 0
2000 155 n/a 0.0 27.7
2001 146 n/a 0.0 30.1
2002 109 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 109 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 135 10.3 13.1 28.1
2005 126 10.3 12.2 21.4
2006 117 9.7 12.1 37.7
2007 110 9.0 12.2 33
2008 107 9.5 11.3 32
2009 112 9.5 11.8 31.3
2010 113 9.4 12.0 36.3
2011 104 9.4 11.0 39.4
2012 111 9.4 11.8 39.6
2013 108 9.4 11.4 38.9
2014 108 9.4 11.4 39.8
2015 115 8.0 14.3 46.1
2016 108 10.0 10.8 n/a
2017 125 10.0 12.5 n/a
2018 125 10.1 12.3 n/a
2019 125 9.1 13.7 n/a
2020 113 9.6 11.7 n/a
2021 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
2022 104 9.1 11.4 n/a
2023 100 9.7 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Becket Washington School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (4.3%) $15,938 (95.7%) $16,660
2020 $1,120 (5.2%) $20,280 (94.8%) $21,400
2021 $1,181 (5.6%) $20,032 (94.4%) $21,213

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Becket Washington School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 517th of 928 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Becket Washington School)7950
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Berkshire)5040.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Becket Washington School)7828.6
 49.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Berkshire)4433.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Becket Washington School)4361.5
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Berkshire)5044.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Becket Washington School)4261.5
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Berkshire)4946.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Becket Washington School)5728.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Berkshire)4752.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Becket Washington School)5728.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Berkshire)4749.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Becket Washington School)6221.4
 40.6%
   5th Grade Science (Central Berkshire)4148.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Becket Washington School)5846.3
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Berkshire)4343.3
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Becket Washington School)5839
 19%
   All Grades Mathematics (Central Berkshire)4336.6
 6.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Becket Washington School)6221.4
 40.6%
   All Grades Science (Central Berkshire)4245
 3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students125100
 20%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic48
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White11788
 24.8%
Two or More Races44


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Students at Becket Washington School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Becket Washington School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nessacus Regional Middle School
High : Wahconah Regional High

Becket Washington School ranks 262nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Becket Washington School.


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