Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School

318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230

mbres.bhrsd.org

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is part of the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. It serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the region, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive, community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests while building a strong educational base.

As a member of the Berkshire Hills district, Muddy Brook leverages local resources and a dedicated staff to foster a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on collaboration and community involvement, Muddy Brook aims to prepare its younger students for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the broader regional district.

365

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	64
Black	14
Asian	12
Two or More	24

White
250 (68.7%)
Hispanic
64 (17.6%)
Two or More
24 (6.6%)
Black
14 (3.8%)
Asian
12 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkshire Hills
Phone:	(413)644-2350
Website:	http://mbres.bhrsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67