South
Tel:
(508)324-3180
- South serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- South's student population of 266 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #933 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 91% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerset School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South is Somerset Berkley Regional High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerset Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Somerset Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Somerset Somerset Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 616 students
0.2 miles
1141 Brayton Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
(508)324-3140 0.2 6-8 616 - Somerset Somerset Berkley Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 1006 students
1.0 miles
625 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508)324-3115 1.0 9-12 1006 - Swansea Elizabeth S Brown Grades: 3-5 | 299 students
1.7 miles
29 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-7892 1.7 3-5 299 - Swansea Joseph Case Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 497 students
1.7 miles
195 Main Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-0116 1.7 6-8 497 - Fall River Morton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 622 students
1.7 miles
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)675-8340 1.7 6-8 622
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