Somerville School District
School District · Somerville, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,645
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,645
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Somerville?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Somerville 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.
John F Kennedy
Somerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Somerville Neighborhood
Somerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Somerville High
Somerville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#114 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,645
+$8,274 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,927 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Somerville ranks #114 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Somerville's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are John F Kennedy (8.9/10), West Somerville Neighborhood (8.4/10), and Somerville High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Somerville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F Kennedy | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | West Somerville Neighborhood | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Somerville High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Benjamin G Brown | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Arthur D Healey | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Winter Hill Community | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | E Somerville Community | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Full Circle High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Somerville
Somerville is a Somerville, Massachusetts school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,927 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $29,645 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Somerville demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John F Kennedy, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Somerville students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Somerville, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Somerville with test data.
Schools in Somerville
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Somerville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,927
- Teachers (FTE)
- 440
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somerville?
Somerville has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Somerville?
The average composite rating for Somerville is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Somerville?
Somerville spends $29,645 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Somerville?
The average student-teacher ratio in Somerville is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Somerville?
John F Kennedy is the highest-rated school in Somerville with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Somerville?
Across schools in Somerville with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Somerville compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Somerville has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
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Compare Somerville 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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