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Next Wave Junior High
Middle School · Somerville · Somerville, MA
A Somerville middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
81 Highland Ave Next Wave Junior High, Somerville, MA 02143
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 4% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Next Wave Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$126,102
Median home value
$930,200
Median rent
$2,424/mo
College educated
74.5%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street Upper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Vassal Lane Upper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| John J. Mcglynn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 432 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Somerville
- Schools in district
- 11
- 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
Next Wave Junior High is listed in Somerville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Next Wave Junior High
Next Wave Junior High is a public middle school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville, serving approximately 13 students in grades 7th-8th with a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
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 loaded state assessment records, Next Wave Junior High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.3%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5640
- Area population (ZIP 02143)
- 25,161
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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.
- 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.
- 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 02143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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