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Best Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
West Somerville, Somerville, MA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,540 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in West Somerville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
The top high schools in West Somerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
2. Somerville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
The top middle schools in West Somerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ottoson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students
2. Gibbs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
The top elementary schools in West Somerville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
2. Thompson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
3. West Somerville Neighborhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 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
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 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
14.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Somerville, Somerville, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Somerville, Somerville, MA
How many schools are in West Somerville, Somerville, MA?
West Somerville, Somerville, MA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,540 students in total.
How do schools in West Somerville perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in West Somerville score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in West Somerville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Somerville?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations