Middle Schools in Pittsfield

The Pittsfield middle school system consists of two schools, Theodore Herberg Middle and John T Reid Middle, both of which serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both are ranked well below the state average on academic measures.

Both Theodore Herberg Middle and John T Reid Middle have consistently low rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, with Theodore Herberg Middle ranked 355 out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools and John T Reid Middle ranked 437 out of 484 for the 2024-2025 school year. On the MCAS Next Generation assessments, the schools perform significantly below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Theodore Herberg Middle had only 26.48% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.53%, while John T Reid Middle had only 19.84% of students proficient or better in ELA.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, around $17,700 to $17,900 for the 2020-2021 school year, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes. This suggests a need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement within the Pittsfield middle school system.