Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for South School covers approximately 5.8 square miles in the southwest part of Somerset, MA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
South's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South 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 South is 0.35, 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
#594 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cricket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South's ranking?
South is ranked #594 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South?
242 students attend South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South?
South has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South offer ?
South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South part of?
South is part of Somerset School District.
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