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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Next Wave Junior High
Next Wave Junior High is a public middle school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville. Next Wave Junior High serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Next Wave Junior High 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.
What Parents Should Know
At 13 students, Next Wave Junior High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.9:1 students to teachers, Next Wave Junior High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
92% of students at Next Wave Junior High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 42 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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.
Funding & Resources
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 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cambridge). Additionally, Vassal Lane Upper School (rated 6.9/10, 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 | 7.3 |
| Full Circle High School Somerville | 0.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Winter Hill Community Somerville | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| E Somerville Community Somerville | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Arthur D Healey Somerville | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| King Open Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Missituk Elementary School Medford | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Cambridgeport Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| John M Tobin Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 9.5 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Curtis-Tufts Medford | 1.3 mi | — |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
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
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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 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.
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.3%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5640
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