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#836 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 47% in state

Somerset Berkley Regional High School

High School · Somerset Berkley Regional School District · Somerset, MA

A high school in Somerset, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

625 County Street, Somerset, MA 02726

  • Math 50% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation31.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$18,554
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Somerset Berkley Regional High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 15 years
2011
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2023
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Somerset Berkley Regional High School 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Meadowridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5private8–121.7 mi36Compare →
Swansea Wood SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private6–121.9 mi35Compare →
Stevens Childrens HomePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.0 mi23Compare →
B M C Durfee HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–122.1 mi2,435Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Somerset Berkley Regional School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Somerset Berkley Regional High School is listed in Somerset Berkley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Somerset Berkley Regional High School

Somerset Berkley Regional High School is a public high school in Somerset, MA, part of Somerset Berkley Regional School District, serving approximately 960 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Somerset Berkley Regional High School

What grades does Somerset Berkley Regional High School serve?

Somerset Berkley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Somerset Berkley Regional High School?

Somerset Berkley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Berkley Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Berkley Regional High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somerset Berkley Regional High School rank in MA?

Somerset Berkley Regional High School ranks #836 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Somerset Berkley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Somerset Berkley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Somerset Berkley Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Berkley Regional High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Somerset Berkley Regional High School a charter school?

No, Somerset Berkley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Somerset Berkley Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Somerset Berkley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
960
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 02726)
15,946
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
46.9
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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