Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Somerset 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 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Somerset, MA school district, encompassing approximately 11.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Middle School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
88%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Middle School is ranked #798 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Somerset Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkley Middle School, Joseph Case Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
610 students attend Somerset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Somerset Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somerset Middle School offer ?
Somerset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerset Middle School part of?
Somerset Middle School is part of Somerset School District.
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