Top Rankings
Somerville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,952 students in Somerville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Somerville School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
4,952 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
421 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
88%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,773 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,453 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$181 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,773
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,453
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Somerville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Somerville High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Arthur D Healey
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Winter Hill Community
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerville School District?
Somerville School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,952 students.
What is the rank of Somerville School District?
Somerville School District is ranked #251 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville School District?
40% of Somerville School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerville School District?
Somerville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Somerville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,453 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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