Best Schools in Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA has a total of 24 schools including 5 high schools, 12 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 11,588 students attend Somerville, MA schools. On average, schools in Somerville score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Somerville meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA has 5 high schools with 4,509 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Somerville score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerville exceed expectations.
1. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
2. Medford High
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Medford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
3. Somerville High
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Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
4. Full Circle High School
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Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 54 Students
5. Curtis-tufts
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Medford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA has 12 middle schools with 4,629 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Somerville score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Somerville meet expectations.
1. Gibbs School
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Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students
2. Rindge Avenue Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
3. Vassal Lane Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students
4. Putnam Avenue Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
5. Cambridge Street Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
6. Next Wave Junior High
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Somerville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA has 7 elementary schools with 2,450 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Somerville score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerville exceed expectations.
1. Benjamin G Brown
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Somerville • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
2. Thompson
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Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
3. John F Kennedy
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 440 Students
4. Amigos School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
5. Brooks School
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Medford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
6. West Somerville Neighborhood
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
7. Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
8. Missituk Elementary School
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Medford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
9. E Somerville Community
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 729 Students
10. Arthur D Healey
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerville, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerville, MA has a total population of 84,487 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerville, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Somerville, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerville, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerville, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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