Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, E Somerville Community 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E Somerville Community's attendance zone covers the entire district in Somerville, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E Somerville Community's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Every Student Can Succeed
School Rankings
E Somerville Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Somerville Community is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E Somerville Community's ranking?
E Somerville Community is ranked #1236 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are E Somerville Community often compared to?
E Somerville Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, John F Kennedy, Winter Hill Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend E Somerville Community?
747 students attend E Somerville Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of E Somerville Community students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E Somerville Community?
E Somerville Community has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E Somerville Community offer ?
E Somerville Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E Somerville Community part of?
E Somerville Community is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is E Somerville Community located?
E Somerville Community is located in the East Somerville neighborhood of Somerville, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Somerville.
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