Somerville School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public preschools in Somerville School District, serving 2,179 students. Public preschools in Somerville School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public preschools in Somerville School District are Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, West Somerville Neighborhood and Arthur D Healey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Somerville School District |
| School District Website | http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us |
| School District Phone Number | (617) 625-6600 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 513 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,179 Students | 195,337 Students |
| # of Teachers | 179 Teachers | 14,597 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Somerville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #270 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 450 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 173 Students | 11,985 Students |
| % Asian Students | 8% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 860 Students | 51,002 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 39% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 232 Students | 22,147 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 12% |
| # of White Students | 810 Students | 101,207 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 52% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 150 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 99 Students | 8,389 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 300 | 29,163 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 282 | 31,729 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 204 | 28,874 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 221 | 26,381 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 227 | 23,740 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 175 | 21,827 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 199 | 18,090 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 187 | 7,618 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 174 | 3,654 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 210 | 3,708 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 182 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 132 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 127 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 111 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $25,317 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,073 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $123 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $117 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $25,317 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,073 | $18,839 |
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Somerville School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park Math: 48% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%290 Washington Street10
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Grades: PK-8 | 584 students
- West Somerville Neighborhood Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%177 Powderhouse Blvd10
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8 | 371 students
- Arthur D Healey Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50%5 Meacham Street10
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Grades: PK-8 | 451 students
- Winter Hill Community Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%115 Sycamore Street10
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8 | 459 students
- Capuano Early Childhood Center150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K | 314 students
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