North Elementary School

580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#895 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
89%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantis Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
467 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Somerset School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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