Pittsfield latest public school ratings show gains , but attendance and graduation rates lag behind state

Pittsfield students are missing fewer school days and making some academic gains. Chronic absenteeism remains well above the state average, while graduation rates lag and several schools have fallen in statewide rankings. PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield students are missing fewer school days and doing better on state tests, but new state data show the district still has substantial room to improve. Only five of the district’s 12 currently operating schools improved their state performance ratings from the 2024-25 academic year, according to 2025-26 testing and attendance data presented to the School Committee this week. The ratings consider test scores, attendance and other measures to assess how schools are doing and whether they are meeting improvement goals. The latest report compares the 2025-26 school year with the prior 2024-25 school year.