Berkley

Berkley, Massachusetts — 2 schools

854
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,528
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Berkley operates 2 public schools serving 854 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 833 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bristol County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,528 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.8% local, 58.9% state, and 16.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,293 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #258 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 277.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.1% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Berkley Community School accounts for 55.1% of all Berkley student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Berkley-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berkley student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Berkley is typically wider than the Berkley-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Berkley chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Berkley is typically wider than the Berkley-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.3%
Federal
58.9%
State
24.8%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
258 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bristol County county, where this district is located.

$1,203
Studio/mo
$1,230
1 BR/mo
$1,527
2 BR/mo
$1,831
3 BR/mo
$2,289
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,293
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Berkley.

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

277.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Berkley

School Enrollment
Berkley Community School
459
Berkley Middle School
374

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berkley?

Berkley has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 854 students.

How much does Berkley spend per student?

Berkley spends $16,528 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #258 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Berkley?

The average teacher salary in Berkley is $111,293 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Berkley?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bristol County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Berkley?

Berkley students are 89.1% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Berkley?

Berkley has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #258 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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