Rank
156
B-
Berkshire Hills
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Great Barrington, Stockbridge, West Stockbridge · Regional District
Berkshire Hills Regional School District serves three towns in the southern Berkshires: Great Barrington, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge. This scenic region, known for its cultural institutions, natural beauty, and literary heritage—including connections to authors like Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville—offers a blend of small-town character and vibrant arts communities. The district's three towns feature notably varied property assessments, with Stockbridge's single-family homes averaging over $925,000 in assessed value. Monument Mountain Regional High School serves as the district's secondary hub, supporting a graduation rate of 87.2% across the region.
Avg MCAS ELA
42%
#206 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
35.5%
#224 of 326
Avg SAT
1,141
#113 of 290
Attendance
91.9%
#307 of 328
Graduation Rate
87.2%
#237 of 288
AP Pass Rate
95%
#12 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,479
#21 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$90,621
#176 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 43% | 38% | — | 494 | 65 |
| Grade 4 | 48% | 43% | — | 497 | 67 |
| Grade 5 | 48% | 42% | 44% | 498 | 71 |
| Grade 6 | 43% | 26% | — | 495 | 80 |
| Grade 7 | 57% | 42% | — | 498 | 69 |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 24% | 35% | 488 | 82 |
| Grade 10 | 40% | 33% | 61% | 489 | 83 |
| HS Science | — | — | 53% | 501 | 95 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 73.5%
Asian: 2.1%
Hispanic: 15.9%
Black: 2.8%
Multi-Race: 5.7%
Female: 48.6%Male: 50.8%Non-binary: 0.6%
High Schools in Berkshire Hills
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
137
B-
Monument Mt Regional High
SAT
1,141
ELA
41%
Math
33%
Grad
87.2%
137
B-
Monument Mt Regional High
1,141
41%
33%
95%
87.2%
Elementary Schools in Berkshire Hills
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
518
C+
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
ELA
43%
Math
38%
Attend.
92.5%
Class
15
518
C+
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
43%
38%
92.5%
15
District Operations
Attendance
#307 of 328Attendance Rate91.9%
Avg Days Absent14
Chronically Absent (10%+)27.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)7%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#21 of 325In-District Per Pupil$30,255
Total Per Pupil$30,479
Total FTE Students1,291
Teacher Salaries
#176 of 325Average Salary$90,621
Teacher FTE Count118
Salary vs. Town Income1.5x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.5x the town's per capita income ($59,301). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#28 of 327Avg Class Size13
English Learners9%
Students w/ Disabilities20.7%
Total Students1,128
Staffing & Retention
#44 of 327Teacher Retention91.7%
Principal Retention0%
Total Teachers120
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Great Barrington
Avg Assessed Value
$637,735
#82 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,444
Income Per Capita
$56,250
#90 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#108
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.32%
Tax as % of Income15.01%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$20.5M+0.98% levy growth(typical)
Residential$10.6M
Commercial/Industrial$9.9M
Residential Share51.76%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.5% (2.5% base + 0.98% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.76%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$11.2M28.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $39.2M.
Stockbridge
Avg Assessed Value
$925,514
#82 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,284
Income Per Capita
$55,842
#90 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#206
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.68%
Tax as % of Income11.25%(below avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$10.9M+0.74% levy growth(low)
Residential$9.0M
Commercial/Industrial$1.9M
Residential Share82.38%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.74% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (82.38%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$2.0M13.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $14.7M.
West Stockbridge
Avg Assessed Value
$671,463
#82 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,943
Income Per Capita
$65,812
#90 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#169
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.03%
Tax as % of Income10.55%(below avg)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average.
New Growth
$3.4M+0.45% levy growth(low)
Residential$2.6M
Commercial/Industrial$795K
Residential Share76.7%(typical)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.0% (2.5% base + 0.45% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (76.7%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$217K2.9% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $7.5M.