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#894 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 50% in state
Chace Street
Elementary School · Somerset · Somerset, MA
A Somerset elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
538 Chace Street, Somerset, MA 02726
- Math 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chace Street score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chace Street sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerset), 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
$110,427
Median home value
$389,300
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02726; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth S BrownEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–5 | 2.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| North End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 654 | 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.
Somerset
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chace Street is listed in Somerset; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chace Street
Chace Street is a public elementary school in Somerset, MA, part of Somerset, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 324-3160
- Area population (ZIP 02726)
- 15,946
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 02726; 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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