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Public School | Grades 5-8 | Central Berkshire

Nessacus Regional Middle School is located in Dalton, MA and is one of 6 schools in Central Berkshire School District. It is a public school that serves 508 students in grades 5-8.

Nessacus Regional Middle 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 Nessacus Regional Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Nessacus Regional Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Nessacus Regional Middle School's students and teachers. more

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35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA 01226

(413) 684-0780

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 508

53% 47%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Nessacus Regional Middle School had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% 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 (2011)

White

93%

Two or More Races

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

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Central Berkshire District Spending

$14,248Per Pupil

The Central Berkshire spends $14,248 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Central Berkshire District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Nessacus Regional Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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.

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Nessacus Regional Middle School

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Central Berkshire District Spending

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the MCAS

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

Science

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Math

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Math

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Science

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