Summary:
The 01257 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Undermountain and New Marlborough Central) and 1 high school (Mt Everett Regional). These schools serve the Southern Berkshire district and demonstrate a range of academic performance and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools, Mt Everett Regional High School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 177th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools in 2022-2023 to 119th out of 349 in 2024-2025. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 6.1%. Additionally, Mt Everett Regional outperforms the state and district averages in several MCAS test areas, including 10th grade English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Undermountain Elementary has mixed performance, with some grades exceeding the district and state averages while others underperform.
The data also highlights the standout performance of New Marlborough Central Elementary School, a small school with only 65 students. Despite its size, New Marlborough Central has consistently ranked in the top half of Massachusetts elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in the district for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. This suggests the school may have effective teaching practices and a strong focus on core academic subjects.
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