Somerville School District
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 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,691 students in Somerville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Somerville School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
4,691 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
425 Teachers
74,040 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
287 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,916 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
22%
# Black Students
401 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
1,855 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
39%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
228
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
393
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
396
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
362
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
332
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,204 is higher than the state median of $21,893. The school district revenue/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,693 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$223 MM
$30 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,204
$21,893
Spending / Student
$25,693
$21,748
Best Somerville School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
Math: 48% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville High School
Math: 43% | 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
| 1,215 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
| 56 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
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
West Somerville Neighborhood
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Math: 27% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
E Somerville Community
Math: 15% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur D Healey
Math: 16% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Winter Hill Community
Math: 8% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerville School District?
Somerville School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,691 students.
What is the rank of Somerville School District?
Somerville School District is ranked #291 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $25,693 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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