Best High Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

West Somerville, Somerville, MA has 2 high schools with 2,837 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 West Somerville score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Somerville meet expectations.

1. Arlington High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students

2. Somerville High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

West Somerville, Somerville, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,293 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 West Somerville score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Somerville meet expectations.

1. Ottoson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

West Somerville, Somerville, MA has 2 elementary schools with 715 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 West Somerville score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Somerville greatly exceed expectations.

1. Thompson

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

2. West Somerville Neighborhood

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students

3. Capuano Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 213 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Somerville, Somerville, MA has a total population of 5,963 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Somerville, Somerville, MA

4,845

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Somerville, Somerville, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

14.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

11.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Somerville, Somerville, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Somerville, Somerville, MA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,924 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Somerville, Somerville, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near West Somerville, Somerville, MA

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Tufts, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ball Square, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Spring Hill, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Winter Hill, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations