Rank
254
C
Farmington River Reg
1 school · 1 elementary school · Otis, Sandisfield · Regional District
Farmington River Regional School District serves the towns of Otis and Sandisfield in the southern Berkshires, a rural region of western Massachusetts known for its natural beauty and conservation areas. The district operates a single elementary school serving both communities. Located in a region characterized by smaller populations and more modest assessed home values, the district ranks #254 out of 328 Massachusetts districts overall.
Avg MCAS ELA
33%
#266 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
33%
#245 of 326
Avg SAT
—
Attendance
92.9%
#261 of 328
Graduation Rate
—
AP Pass Rate
—
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,033
#12 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$74,582
#295 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 33% | 33% | — | 494 | 15 |
| Grade 4 | 47% | 37% | — | 498 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 38% | 38% | 50% | 497 | 16 |
| Grade 6 | 46% | 38% | — | 500 | 13 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 93.3%
Asian: 1%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Multi-Race: 1%
Female: 44.8%Male: 55.2%
Elementary Schools in Farmington River Reg
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
662
C
Farmington River Elementary
ELA
33%
Math
33%
Attend.
92.9%
Class
16
662
C
Farmington River Elementary
33%
33%
92.9%
16
District Operations
Attendance
#261 of 328Attendance Rate92.9%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)24.4%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.5%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#12 of 325In-District Per Pupil$46,333
Total Per Pupil$32,033
Total FTE Students254
Teacher Salaries
#295 of 325Average Salary$74,582
Teacher FTE Count14
Salary vs. Town Income2.0x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.0x the town's per capita income ($37,677). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#75 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners1.6%
Students w/ Disabilities21.3%
Total Students127
Staffing & Retention
#192 of 327Teacher Retention86.7%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers15
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Otis
Avg Assessed Value
$564,608
#162 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$3,365
Income Per Capita
$46,453
#184 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#337
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 Rate0.6%
Tax as % of Income7.24%(low burden)
Bond RatingAA(very good)
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
$4.6M+0.47% levy growth(low)
Residential$2.1M
Commercial/Industrial$2.5M
Residential Share46.11%(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 3.0% (2.5% base + 0.47% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (46.11%) 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
$1.5M16.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $9.1M.
Sandisfield
Avg Assessed Value
$442,227
#162 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$3,489
Income Per Capita
$28,900
#184 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#336
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 Rate0.79%
Tax as % of Income12.07%(typical)
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
$2.7M+0.73% levy growth(low)
Residential$2.0M
Commercial/Industrial$659K
Residential Share65.19%(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 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.73% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (65.19%) 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
$1.3M30.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $4.2M.