Enrollment
242
Elementary
DISTRICT 295 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERLIN-BOYLSTON·NCES 250258002901
Berlin Memorial School
34 South Street, Berlin, MA 01503 · (978) 838-2417 · Worcester County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL242 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 76% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 28 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 30 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (40) is 33% larger than its 5th grade class (30).
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Berlin Memorial School→Tahanto Regional High
Based on grade levels within Berlin-Boylston. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
62.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -14.0pp since 2020
Math
53.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +5.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 14 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 5 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.0% | 53.0% |
| 2023-24 | 68.0% | 63.0% |
| 2022-23 | 76.0% | 61.0% |
| 2021-22 | 63.0% | 64.0% |
| 2020-21 | 76.0% | 48.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Berlin Memorial School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #311 of 920 ▼ 134 | #30 of 113 ▼ 18 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.0% | #150 of 920 ▼ 93 | #8 of 113 ▼ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.0pp | #127 of 901 | #19 of 110 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 242 | #869 of 1,086 | #116 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #405 of 938 | #22 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.9% | #731 of 938 | #99 of 124 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
242
+52 (+27%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 242 | 20.3 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 222 | 19.7 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 17.7 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 190 | 18 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Berlin Memorial School.
About Berlin Memorial School
Federal records list Berlin Memorial School as an elementary school in Berlin, Massachusetts. The school serves 242 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25. The average among elementary schools in Massachusetts is roughly 381 students; this school is 36% smaller than that.
Berlin-Boylston is made up of 3 schools with 1,111 students in all.
Most students at Berlin Memorial School are White: 81% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. By the diversity index, Berlin Memorial School comes in at 33%.
Teacher staffing is 20.3 full-time equivalents, or about 11.9 students per teacher. Across elementary schools in Massachusetts, the average ratio is about 12.2:1.
The allk12 Grade for Berlin Memorial School is A-. Compared with Massachusetts public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 76% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Worcester County census figures show that median household income is about $95,939, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 40% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 257 public schools operate in Worcester County, serving about 121,490 students.
Hudson High is located about 2.9 miles from Berlin Memorial School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 242 was 27% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 190. Federal data show the ratio rising from 10.6:1 to 11.9:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Berlin-Boylston
- Tahanto Regional HighHigh · 522 students
- Boylston Elementary SchoolElementary · 347 students
Nearby schools
- Hudson High2.9 mi · 784
- C A Farley3.5 mi · 474
- Assabet Valley Vocational High School3.7 mi · 1,144
- Marion E Zeh3.7 mi · 249
- Clinton Elementary3.8 mi · 870
- Algonquin Regional High3.8 mi · 1,197
Frequently asked questions
About Berlin Memorial SchoolHow large is Berlin Memorial School?
Berlin Memorial School enrolls approximately 242 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Berlin Memorial School serve?
Berlin Memorial School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Memorial School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Berlin Memorial School is approximately 11.9:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Berlin Memorial School?
At Berlin Memorial School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Berlin Memorial School public or private?
Berlin Memorial School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Berlin-Boylston.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.