Rank
76
B+
Richmond
1 school · 1 elementary school · Richmond
Richmond is a small town in the Berkshires region of western Massachusetts. With an average single-family assessed value of around $647,000 and per capita income of approximately $56,000, the town maintains a stable residential character. Richmond's elementary school serves the community's younger students, with the district ranking #76 statewide. The town is known for its rural charm and natural beauty, characteristic of the central Berkshires area.
Avg MCAS ELA
65%
#56 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
56%
#94 of 326
Avg SAT
—
Attendance
94.6%
#134 of 328
Graduation Rate
—
AP Pass Rate
—
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,217
#94 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$99,025
#90 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 65% | 56% | — | 503 | 20 |
| Grade 4 | 61% | 56% | — | 504 | 18 |
| Grade 5 | 41% | 29% | 53% | 497 | 17 |
| Grade 6 | 67% | 39% | — | 505 | 18 |
| Grade 7 | 58% | 31% | — | 497 | 12 |
| Grade 8 | 62% | 31% | 62% | 499 | 13 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 86%
Asian: 0.6%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Black: 0.6%
Multi-Race: 8.9%
Female: 51%Male: 49%
Elementary Schools in Richmond
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
175
B+
Richmond Consolidated
ELA
65%
Math
56%
Attend.
94.5%
Class
14
175
B+
Richmond Consolidated
65%
56%
94.5%
14
District Operations
Attendance
#134 of 328Attendance Rate94.6%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)11.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)0.6%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#94 of 325In-District Per Pupil$26,631
Total Per Pupil$24,217
Total FTE Students210
Teacher Salaries
#90 of 325Average Salary$99,025
Teacher FTE Count19
Salary vs. Town Income1.8x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.8x the town's per capita income ($56,241). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#31 of 327Avg Class Size14
English Learners1.9%
Students w/ Disabilities10.1%
Total Students159
Staffing & Retention
#223 of 327Teacher Retention85%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers20
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Richmond
Avg Assessed Value
$646,796
#113 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,630
Income Per Capita
$56,241
#96 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#183
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 Income11.79%(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
$3.0M+0.47% levy growth(low)
Residential$2.5M
Commercial/Industrial$417K
Residential Share85.89%(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 3.0% (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 (85.89%) 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
$122K1.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $8.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 75(54.7%)
Private: 11(8.0%)
Home School: 1(0.7%)
Total: 137