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Southern Berkshire School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Sheffield, New Marlborough, Egremont, Monterey, Alford and Mount Washington.

Students
607
Schools
4
Spent per student
$34,583
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
8:1
The gist

What stands out about Southern Berkshire School District

  • School Grade C: better than 26% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
  • Spends 30% more per student than the MA average
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.9% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Spackenkill.

K–2Nassau SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
3–5Hagan SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
6–8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
9–12Spackenkill High SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency22%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts44%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$34,583 per student · 30% above MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 44%Support & administration 55%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 70%State 25%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
645’20
633’21
614’22
614’23
607’24

Down 5.9% since 2020.

Students
White 81%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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