Berkley Middle School vs. Somerset Middle School
Should I attend Berkley Middle School or Somerset Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades 5-8, Berkley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
406 students
592 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1030 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
101
-
Grade 6 Students
97
167
Grade 7 Students
96
192
Grade 8 Students
112
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%