Somerset School District
School District · Somerset, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Somerset?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Somerset as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Elementary
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chace Street
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#106 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,606
$765 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,597 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Somerset ranks #106 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Somerset's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Elementary (8.2/10), Chace Street (6.3/10), and South (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Somerset
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Chace Street | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | South | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Somerset Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Somerset
Somerset is a Somerset, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,597 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $20,606 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Somerset demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Somerset students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Somerset, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Somerset with test data.
Schools in Somerset
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Somerset
- Total Enrollment
- 1,597
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somerset?
Somerset has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Somerset?
The average composite rating for Somerset is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Somerset?
Somerset spends $20,606 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Somerset?
The average student-teacher ratio in Somerset is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Somerset?
North Elementary is the highest-rated school in Somerset with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Somerset?
Across schools in Somerset with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Somerset compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Somerset has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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Compare Somerset with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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