About This School
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School is located in Adams, MA and is in Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter (district). It is a charter school that serves 216 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Stanislaus Kostka School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Hoosac Valley High School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Drury High School 2.9 miles |  |
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| Charles McCann Vocational Technical High School 3.2 miles |  |
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| Mt Greylock Christian Academy 5.4 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 6-12
- Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter (District)
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
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Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
About the MCAS.STE
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 216
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School had 52% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
91%
Black
5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or More Races
1%
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In 2010, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School
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Debbie Cook: I love this school.My child has improved drastically from her last school.enjoys school and sports.They are dedicated to getting your child in college which is a big plus have a great college prep curriculum with alot of Arts and technology(notice the name) and the teachers are very friendly and down to earth.A +++ BArT
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011
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