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J C Solmonese

Elementary School · Norton

315 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

Enrollment

526

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,270 of 1,793

In Norton

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Norton

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J C Solmonese

5.2/10

Elementary School in Norton · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.9/10

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5.6/10

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About J C Solmonese

J C Solmonese is a public elementary school in Norton, MA, part of Norton. J C Solmonese serves approximately 526 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. J C Solmonese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,270 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for J C Solmonese show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at J C Solmonese sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

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
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,731
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

J C Solmonese — Students at J C Solmonese score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 50.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 42 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
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
49.5%
2019
Math
41.5%
ELA
45.5%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
47.5%
2023
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
34%

* 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 J C Solmonese Compares

See how J C Solmonese performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
29th percentile in MA
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

Location

315 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering J C Solmonese may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. L G Nourse Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HANDS-ON MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Mansfield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Henri A. Yelle (rated 5.4/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Norton, see our Norton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Norton Middle Norton 0.8 mi 4.9
Norton High Norton 1.7 mi 5.6
Henri A. Yelle Norton 1.9 mi 5.4
AMEGO Attleboro 2.3 mi 7.3
THE PINECROFT SCHOOL Rehoboth 3.5 mi 4.8
GRACE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Attleboro 3.3 mi 5.5
Peter Thacher Elementary School Attleboro 3.1 mi 3.7
Early Learning Center Attleboro 3.1 mi 3.3
Hyman Fine Elementary School Attleboro 3.4 mi 3.1
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Attleboro 3.2 mi 4.1
L G Nourse Elementary Norton 3.3 mi 6.7
Thomas Willett Elementary School Attleboro 3.3 mi 4.6
LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL Attleboro 3.4 mi
Wamsutta Middle School Attleboro 3.8 mi 4.6
BISHOP FEEHAN Attleboro 3.5 mi 4.4
Roland Green School Mansfield 5.0 mi 4.8
HANDS-ON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mansfield 5.3 mi 5.8
Attleboro High Attleboro 4.0 mi 6.2
Attleboro Community Academy Attleboro 4.0 mi 2.6
Attleboro Virtual Academy Attleboro 4.0 mi 2.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02766 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,404

Median Home Value

$476,900

Median Rent

$1,986/mo

Population

19,155

College Educated

45.8%

Homeownership

84.5%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J C Solmonese

What grades does J C Solmonese serve?

J C Solmonese serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend J C Solmonese?

J C Solmonese has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Solmonese?

The student-teacher ratio at J C Solmonese is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J C Solmonese rank in MA?

J C Solmonese ranks #1,270 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is J C Solmonese's MySchoolScout rating?

J C Solmonese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 J C Solmonese?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J C Solmonese has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J C Solmonese a charter school?

No, J C Solmonese is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J C Solmonese a Title I school?

No, J C Solmonese is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

District

Norton
District Enrollment
2,406
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,731
District Rank
#4 of 5

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