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.