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#998 of 1,793 schools in MA
Arthur D Healey
Elementary School · Somerville · Somerville, MA
A Somerville elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145
- Math 24% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur D Healey score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Arthur D Healey sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,923/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,167
Median home value
$784,900
Median rent
$2,377/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missituk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Winter Hill CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| John J Mcglynn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| E Somerville CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 743 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerville
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $29,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur D Healey is listed in Somerville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur D Healey
Arthur D Healey is a public elementary school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur D Healey
What grades does Arthur D Healey serve?
Arthur D Healey serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Arthur D Healey?
Arthur D Healey has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur D Healey?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur D Healey is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur D Healey rank in MA?
Arthur D Healey ranks #998 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Arthur D Healey's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur D Healey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur D Healey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur D Healey has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur D Healey a charter school?
No, Arthur D Healey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur D Healey a Title I school?
No, Arthur D Healey is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5420
- Area population (ZIP 02145)
- 27,929
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02145; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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