Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School's ranking?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Robert T. Capeless Elementary School often compared to?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoosac Valley Elementary School, Stearns by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Robert T. Capeless Elementary School?
188 students attend Robert T. Capeless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Robert T. Capeless Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert T. Capeless Elementary School?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert T. Capeless Elementary School offer ?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School part of?
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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