Southern Berkshire School District

491 Berkshire School Rd
Sheffield, MA 01257
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southern Berkshire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 278 students in Southern Berkshire School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Massachusetts.
Public High School in Southern Berkshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Public High School in Southern Berkshire School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt Everett Regional, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
607 Students
328,530 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
27,877 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southern Berkshire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#251 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
42%
39%
44%
50-54%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.67
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
81%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,051 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,397 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,051
$23,855
Spending / Student
$32,397
$24,613

Best Southern Berkshire School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Quick Links