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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,673 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
4,673 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
410 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Somerville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
268 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,910 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
23%
# Black Students
430 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
1,825 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
39%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
236
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
350
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
360
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
355
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
338
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
393
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,462 is higher than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,458 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,462
$23,991
Spending / Student
$42,458
$24,753
Best Somerville School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Otis Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #77.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur D Healey
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1010.
Winter Hill Community
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerville School District?
Somerville School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,673 students.
What is the rank of Somerville School District?
Somerville School District is ranked #252 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
41% of Somerville School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerville School District?
Somerville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Somerville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,458 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
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