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Bernardston Elementary

Q: Is Bernardston Elementary a good school?

Bernardston Elementary ranks 518 th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

518^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Bernardston Elementary is a public elementary school serving 207 students in grades PK-6 in Bernardston, Massachusetts. The school is part of the Pioneer Valley school district, which is ranked 221 out of 348 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bernardston Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in academic proficiency, with its MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.54%) and Mathematics (36.19%) falling below the state averages of 41.53% and 40.74%, respectively. The school's performance also lags behind the Pioneer Valley district average in Mathematics, though it performs slightly better in English Language Arts. Notably, the nearby Gill Elementary stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in both subjects.

Bernardston Elementary's academic performance has consistently placed it in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's per-student spending, ranging from $18,215 to $21,879 in recent years, is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of around 11:1 is similar to nearby schools. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the school's practices and a strategic plan to address the identified challenges.

201

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,338

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337

(413) 648-9356

District: Pioneer Valley

Students who attend Bernardston Elementary usually attend:

High:

Pioneer Valley Regional

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg35%

Massachusetts avg41%

518^th of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Pioneer Valley

221^st of 348Pioneer Valley among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	518 of 906	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	516 of 916	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	614 of 928	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	571 of 932	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	591 of 936	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	692 of 942	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.0	555 of 934	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.6	536 of 938	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.7	546 of 932	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.2	467 of 914	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.2	475 of 926	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.2	609 of 928	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.1	623 of 930	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.2	661 of 924	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.6	552 of 920	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.5	605 of 909	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.6	549 of 908	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.8	518 of 911	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.6	561 of 911	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	26.3	679 of 887	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	52.8	463 of 882	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2003	47.2	514 of 884	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	44.1	318 of 632	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	26.5	646 of 869	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.1	538 of 886	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.3	498 of 887	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	503 of 901	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.5	561 of 898	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.2	704 of 902	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.0	524 of 893	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	39.7	478 of 757	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	84.1	42 of 705	94.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	44.8	490 of 884	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.0	501 of 891	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	11.4	834 of 896	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	30.2	643 of 908	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.1	587 of 904	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.3	656 of 907	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.8	417 of 898	53.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	33.0	462 of 703	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.5	651 of 905	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.0	353 of 894	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.9	725 of 896	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.6	535 of 886	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	37.3	599 of 925	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	551 of 737	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.3	562 of 753	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.4	634 of 762	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.6	624 of 764	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.0	655 of 765	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.5	688 of 780	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	600 of 772	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)50th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2025)45th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)37th percentile+3 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)35th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)34th percentile~ school

Female (2025)26th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)25th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+11 vs state

English Language Arts37%-5 vs state

Mathematics36%-5 vs state

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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)		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 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 All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Bernardston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	37 School Road	Bernardston	01337	Franklin County	Pioneer Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 648-9356	201	19	10.8		184 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)	43.5	518^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.8%		45.3	516^th of 916 public elementary schools	43.7%	2	37.5	40.0	47.4	21.7	36.5	18.8	53.3	52.6	25.0	36.2	52.6	52.6	$26,338
Gill Elementary	Public	K-6	48 Boyle Rd	Gill	01354	Franklin County	Gill-Montague	No	No	No	No	(413) 863-3255	110	10	10.7		89 (80.9%)	2 (1.8%)	7 (6.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.1%)	64.1	333^rd of 906 public elementary schools	63.2%		63	339^th of 916 public elementary schools	63.0%	6	16.7	65.0	61.5	61.5	50.0	16.7	70.0	61.5	38.5	46.9	69.2	69.2	$25,289
Discovery School at Four Corners	Public	K-4	21 Ferrante Avenue	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1378	185	18	10.0		153 (82.7%)	3 (1.6%)	22 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	24.9	678^th of 906 public elementary schools	25.2%		21.2	727^th of 916 public elementary schools	20.6%	49	20.5	26.9			24.0	31.8	34.6			33.3			$24,344
Sheffield Elementary School	Public	2-5	43 Crocker Avenue	Turners Falls	01376	Franklin County	Gill-Montague	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 863-9326	199	20	9.8		137 (68.8%)	3 (1.5%)	43 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.0%)	18.2	759^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.2%		23.2	705^th of 916 public elementary schools	23.0%	54	26.7	21.6	16.7		22.1	15.0	16.2	18.8		16.6	41.7	41.7	$26,458
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	30 Griswold Street	Turners Falls	01376	Franklin County	Gill-Montague	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 863-9526	122	14	8.5		86 (70.5%)	7 (5.7%)	19 (15.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)								(n/a)													$30,214
Federal Street School	Public	K-4	125 Federal Street	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1380	195	17	11.2		128 (65.6%)	7 (3.6%)	46 (23.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	20	736^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.8%		17.9	763^rd of 916 public elementary schools	16.7%	27	13.9	27.3			20.3	27.8	31.3			29.4			$23,560
Northfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	104 Main Street	Northfield	01360	Franklin County	Pioneer Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 498-5842	141	14	10.1		129 (91.5%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	46.6	489^th of 906 public elementary schools	46.0%		41.3	549^th of 916 public elementary schools	40.1%	60	31.3	40.0	37.5	39.1	37.1	25.0	20.0	33.3	65.2	39.1	56.3	56.3	$29,022
Newton School	Public	K-4	70 Shelburne Rd	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1370	174	15	11.7		97 (55.7%)	10 (5.7%)	55 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.7%)	12.1	825^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.9%		13.7	818^th of 916 public elementary schools	10.7%	7	9.7	17.4			13.0	6.7	34.8			18.9			$24,410
Erving Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	28 Northfield Rd	Erving	01344	Franklin County	Erving	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 423-3326	113	18	6.1		95 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)	30.3	634^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.0%		33.9	605^th of 916 public elementary schools	34.0%	29	26.7	33.3	23.5	46.7	32.3	33.3	26.7	0.0	33.3	22.6	41.2	41.2	$34,568
Colrain Central	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Jacksonville Rd	Colrain	01340	Franklin County	Mohawk Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 624-3451	94	9	9.9		88 (93.6%)	3 (3.2%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	30.9	627^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.8%		26.6	671^st of 916 public elementary schools	26.7%	44	30.0	30.8		50.0	34.8	10.0	7.1		35.7	19.6			$30,315

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernardston Elementary

Is Bernardston Elementary a good school?

Bernardston Elementary ranks 518^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Bernardston Elementary in?

Pioneer Valley

How many students attend Bernardston Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 201 students attended Bernardston Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bernardston Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bernardston Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pioneer Valley Regional

What is the racial makeup of Bernardston Elementary?

Students at Bernardston Elementary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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