Pittsfield School District
- 269 FIRST ST
- PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- (413) 499-9512
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78.6% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,838 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,120 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 519 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 61.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,120 | 11.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 142 |
| Kindergarten Students | 505 |
| 1st Grade Students | 488 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 432 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 422 |
| 4th Grade Students | 412 |
| 5th Grade Students | 442 |
| 6th Grade Students | 404 |
| 7th Grade Students | 438 |
| 8th Grade Students | 469 |
| 9th Grade Students | 539 |
| 10th Grade Students | 515 |
| 11th Grade Students | 454 |
| 12th Grade Students | 410 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 94 |
| Hispanic | 479 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 638 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,634 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,077 |
| Female | 2,995 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 519 | 11.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 33 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 299 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 180 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 226 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 177 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 19 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| School Administrators | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| Student Support Services | 64 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 16 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $93,807,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $36,243,000 | 38.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $32,277,000 | 34.4% |
| Other School Systems | $630,000 | 0.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $324,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,100,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $116,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| Private Contributions | $663,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,103,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $48,827,000 | 52.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $33,245,000 | 35.4% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,181,000 | 3.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $677,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $628,000 | 0.7% |
| Non-Specified | $1,539,000 | 1.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $9,557,000 | 10.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,737,000 | 9.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,889,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,868,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $139,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,045,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $877,000 | 0.9% |
| Direct - Other | $2,919,000 | 3.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $86,263,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $52,905,000 | 61.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $30,863,000 | 35.8% |
| Student Support | $6,465,000 | 6.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $9,515,000 | 10.1% |
| General Administration Support | $577,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,380,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,849,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,649,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,428,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,495,000 | 2.9% |
| Food Services | $2,483,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Services | $12,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 78.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 444 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 93 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pittsfield School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 6,120
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 519
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ALLENDALE SCHOOL | ||||
180 Connecticut Ave
Pittsfield, MA Public | KG-5 | 313 | 16.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CROSBY SCHOOL | ||||
517 West St
Pittsfield, MA Public | PK-5 | 415 | 12.1 |  Review This School |
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| EGREMONT SCHOOL | ||||
84 Egremont Ave
Pittsfield, MA Public | KG-5 | 488 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN T REID MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
950 North St
Pittsfield, MA Public | 6-8 | 633 | 10.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MORNINGSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Burbank St
Pittsfield, MA Public | PK-5 | 410 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 East St
Pittsfield, MA Public | 9-12 | 972 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| ROBERT T. CAPELESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
86 Brooks Ave
Pittsfield, MA Public | PK-5 | 243 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| SILVIO O CONTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
200 West Union St
Pittsfield, MA Public | PK-5 | 398 | 12.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STEARNS SCHOOL | ||||
75 Lebanon Ave
Pittsfield, MA Public | KG-5 | 244 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| TACONIC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
96 Valentine Rd
Pittsfield, MA Public | 9-12 | 946 | 11.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THEODORE HERBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
501 Pomeroy Ave
Pittsfield, MA Public | 6-8 | 678 | 10.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILLIAMS SCHOOL | ||||
50 Bushey Rd
Pittsfield, MA Public | KG-5 | 332 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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