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Next Wave Junior High
Middle School · Somerville
81 Highland Ave Next Wave Junior High, Somerville, MA 02143
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Next Wave Junior High
Next Wave Junior High is a public middle school in Somerville, MA, part of the Somerville. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 7th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 1.9:1. Students demonstrate 6% proficiency in math, 37 points below the state average and 8% in reading/language arts, 38 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $126,102, where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, Next Wave Junior High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1.9:1, Next Wave Junior High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Address
- 81 Highland Ave Next Wave Junior High, Somerville, MA 02143
- Website
- somerville.k12.ma.us
- Phone
- (617) 629-5640
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 20 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 10% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 10% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
81 Highland Ave Next Wave Junior High, Somerville, MA 02143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Next Wave Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Cambridge Street Upper School (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cambridge). Additionally, Vassal Lane Upper School (rated 5.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cambridge). For more schools in Somerville, see our Somerville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville High Somerville | 0.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Full Circle High School Somerville | 0.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Winter Hill Community Somerville | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| E Somerville Community Somerville | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Arthur D Healey Somerville | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| King Open Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Missituk Elementary School Medford | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Cambridgeport Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| John M Tobin Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Curtis-Tufts Medford | 1.3 mi | — |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,102
Median Home Value
$930,200
Median Rent
$2,424/mo
Population
25,161
College Educated
74.5%
Homeownership
31.2%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
32.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Next Wave Junior High has a median household income of $126,102. It is a well-educated community where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $930,200, with a median rent of $2,424/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Next Wave Junior High
What grades does Next Wave Junior High serve?
Next Wave Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Next Wave Junior High?
Next Wave Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Wave Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Next Wave Junior High is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Next Wave Junior High?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Next Wave Junior High has 6.0% math proficiency and 8.1% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Next Wave Junior High a charter school?
No, Next Wave Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Next Wave Junior High a Title I school?
No, Next Wave Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,923/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Somerville). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 629-5640
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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