For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 577 students in 02143, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA are Next Wave Junior High School and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02143 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02143, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02143, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 564 students
02143, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 1-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA include Next Wave Junior High School and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park.
How many public middle schools are located in 02143?
2 public middle schools are located in 02143.
What is the racial composition of students in 02143?
02143 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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