For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 715 students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Somerville are Next Wave Junior High School and E Somerville Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA include Next Wave Junior High School and E Somerville Community.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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