Southern Berkshire

Summary:

The Southern Berkshire region of Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Undermountain, New Marlborough Central, and South Egremont) and 1 high school (Mt Everett Regional). These schools serve students from grades 6-12, with enrollment ranging from 11 to 281 students.

Among the standout schools in the region, Mt Everett Regional High School has shown steady improvement, moving from a 177th statewide ranking in 2022-2023 to 119th in 2024-2025 with a 3-star rating. The school boasts a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the Southern Berkshire district and the state of Massachusetts in several MCAS subject areas. In contrast, New Marlborough Central Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 56.25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43.75% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The data reveals a significant variation in academic performance among the schools in the Southern Berkshire region. While the smaller elementary schools may provide more personalized attention, the larger Mt Everett Regional High School has demonstrated a consistent focus on student achievement, resulting in its steady climb in the statewide rankings. Analyzing the factors that contribute to the success of these standout schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.

District Detail

491 Berkshire School Rd
Sheffield, MA 01257

(413) 229-8778

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 607

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Undermountain	Public	PK, KG-5	491 Berkshire School Road	Sheffield	01257	Berkshire County	Southern Berkshire	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 229-8754	260	28	9.1		203 (78.1%)	2 (0.8%)	34 (13.1%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	38.7	563^rd of 906 public elementary schools	37.9%		60.4	363^rd of 916 public elementary schools	60.4%	200	29.6	35.4	27.9					30.9	31.8	53.2	33.3					39.6	40.5			40.5			$32,321
Mt Everett Regional	Public	6-12	491 Berkshire School Road	Sheffield	01257	Berkshire County	Southern Berkshire	No	No	No	No	(413) 229-8734	278	35	7.8		222 (79.9%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (10.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)	66	119^th of 349 public high schools	65.9%		62.6	143^rd of 348 public high schools	58.9%	24				50.0	40.0	35.6	64.9	41.6				59.5	26.7	35.6	37.8	41.1		34.8	60.0	34.8	46.3	34.8	$34,589
New Marlborough Central	Public	PK, KG-3	491 Berkshire School Road	Sheffield	01257	Berkshire County	Southern Berkshire	No	No	No	No	(413) 229-8754	58	7	8.4		55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)	56.3							56.3	43.8							43.8							$32,184
South Egremont	Public	PK	42 Main St	South Egremont	01258	Berkshire County	Southern Berkshire	No	No	No	No	(413) 229-8754	11	1	11.0		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																							$30,625

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Berkshire Hills	9.89 mi	4	202^nd
Lee	15.49 mi	2	215^th
Farmington River Regional	15.89 mi	1	227^th
Lenox	17.7 mi	2	57^th
Richmond	19.07 mi	1	121^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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