Clarksburg, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Clarksburg

Clarksburg is a small, single-school district in northwestern Massachusetts that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates one elementary school, Clarksburg Elementary. Because the district ends at grade eight, families who want a public high school education for their children must look to another district, as Clarksburg does not operate its own high school. This is a fundamental characteristic of the district, and any parent considering it will need to investigate what sending options exist and what the experience is like for students who leave after eighth grade.

The district is overwhelmingly homogenous in its student composition. Nearly all students are white, with small numbers of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. The total enrollment is very small. State testing data, drawn from the NextGen MCAS assessments in grades three through eight, shows that proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all fall well below the midpoint when measured against other districts in Berkshire County. In fact, the district's overall proficiency across tested subjects sits in the bottom quarter of the county's districts. A parent looking at these results should be aware that the academic attainment, as measured by state tests, is low relative to local peers. The eighth-grade social studies assessment, which was administered under a new set of cut scores that year, showed a very low proficiency rate as well, though that comparison is less straightforward because of the scoring change. Chronic absenteeism, however, is a relative bright spot. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is in the top quarter of Berkshire County districts, meaning fewer students are missing substantial amounts of school than in many neighboring systems. That suggests a stable attendance culture, which is a genuine asset.

The district's per-pupil spending is in the lower range among Berkshire County districts. Without a breakdown of where that money goes or what programs it supports, it is hard to say what the implications are for class size, materials, or enrichment. The data on free-and-reduced-price lunch, special education identification, and English learner status are all missing, so the reader cannot see the economic or support-need profile of the student body. The school environment data, including discipline, course access, and staffing ratios, are also absent from the available record.

The housing market context for the district is tied to the North Adams area, which is the larger population center nearby. Home values in the district's ZIP code sit well below the statewide benchmark, making this a more affordable entry point into the Massachusetts housing market than many other parts of the state. The county market is showing a moderate number of active listings and a median listing price that has held fairly steady, with homes taking a bit longer to sell than a year ago. For a family considering a move, the area offers relatively affordable housing stock, but the trade-off is a school district with limited academic performance data showing low proficiency and no high school of its own.

The district is very small, and the available public record on recent changes is thin. A search for referendums, curriculum shifts, property-tax changes, or other lasting developments turned up nothing that met the bar for inclusion. That silence is itself meaningful. This is not a district that generates much news or public debate; it is a quiet, stable, small-town system where a parent's main questions will likely be about the high school transition and about what academic supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks. A parent visiting or contacting the school directly would be wise to ask about those supports, about the district's relationship with the receiving high school, and about what enrichment or intervention programs exist within a small budget.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

208

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 3%

White 95%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

80%

42%

Gr 4

—

29%

Gr 5

—

17%

Gr 6

15%

—

Gr 7

—

30%

Gr 8

10%

—

Gr 38

27%

30%

Math

Gr 3

70%

42%

Gr 4

—

29%

Gr 5

—

42%

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

—

13%

Gr 8

—

Gr 38

25%

23%

Science

Gr 5

—

42%

Gr 8

30%

—

Gr 38

29%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Clarksburg Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

24%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

29%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

29%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

11%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$256,485

Year-over-year change+4.1%

vs. state typical0.39x

vs. national typical0.70x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
01247	North Adams	$256K	+4.1%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,294/mo

Home price / national median income3.1x

Market Activity: Berkshire County

Median listing price$530,000

Median listing price YoY+0.9%

Median price per sq ft$287

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.4%

Median days on market61.5 days

Median days on market YoY+24.9%

Active listings464

Active listings YoY+10.5%

New listings200

New listings YoY-12.3%

Pending listings194

Pending listings YoY+45.9%

Hotness: median listing price$493,725

Hotness: median listing price YoY-4.8%

Supply score28.4

Supply score YoY-43.9%

Demand score80.3

Demand score YoY+0.7%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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