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Chace Street

Elementary School · Somerset

538 Chace Street, Somerset, MA 02726

Enrollment

305

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#894 of 1,793

In Somerset

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Somerset

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Chace Street

6.3/10

Elementary School in Somerset · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

North Elementary

8.2/10

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6.4/10

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About Chace Street

Chace Street is a public elementary school in Somerset, MA, part of Somerset. Chace Street serves approximately 305 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Chace Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Chace Street show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,606
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Chace Street — Students at Chace Street score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 48.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 49.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
50.8%
ELA
49.3%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
44.5%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37.8%
ELA
57.5%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
36.8%
2023
Math
53%
ELA
41.3%
2024
Math
40.7%
ELA
34.7%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
43.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.

How Chace Street Compares

See how Chace Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
50th percentile in MA
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

Location

538 Chace Street, Somerset, MA 02726

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Chace Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. North Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Tansey (rated 7.6/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Fall River), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Fall River), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Somerset, see our Somerset schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
North Elementary Somerset 1.0 mi 8.2
Somerset Berkley Regional High School Somerset 1.5 mi 6.4
Somerset Middle School Somerset 1.9 mi 5.8
South Somerset 2.0 mi 6.2
THE MEADOWRIDGE ACADEMY Swansea 2.0 mi 6.5
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Fall River 2.8 mi 6.5
SWANSEA WOOD SCHOOL Swansea 2.3 mi 7.7
STEVENS CHILDRENS HOME Swansea 2.3 mi
James Tansey Fall River 3.2 mi 7.6
Morton Middle Fall River 3.3 mi 4.6
North End Elementary Fall River 2.8 mi 3.9
Joseph Case Jr High Swansea 2.5 mi 6.9
HOLY NAME SCHOOL Fall River 3.5 mi 4.5
B M C Durfee High Fall River 3.5 mi 5.3
Elizabeth S Brown Swansea 2.8 mi 4.8
Spencer Borden Fall River 3.6 mi 4.7
BISHOP CONNOLLY HIGH SCHOOL Fall River 3.5 mi 5.2
ANTIOCH SCHOOL Fall River 3.7 mi 5.1
Joseph Case High Swansea 2.8 mi 6.6
FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME SCHOOL Fall River 3.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02726 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,427

Median Home Value

$389,300

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Population

15,946

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

46.9

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KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston, MA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chace Street

What grades does Chace Street serve?

Chace Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Chace Street?

Chace Street has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chace Street?

The student-teacher ratio at Chace Street is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chace Street rank in MA?

Chace Street ranks #894 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Chace Street's MySchoolScout rating?

Chace Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Chace Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chace Street has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chace Street a charter school?

No, Chace Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chace Street a Title I school?

No, Chace Street is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

District

Somerset
District Enrollment
1,597
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,606
District Rank
#2 of 4

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