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Somerset Middle School

Middle School · Somerset

1141 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726

Enrollment

566

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,078 of 1,793

In Somerset

#5 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 4

Somerset

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Somerset Middle School

5.8/10

Middle School in Somerset · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

South

6.2/10

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6.4/10

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About Somerset Middle School

Somerset Middle School is a public middle school in Somerset, MA, part of Somerset. Somerset Middle School serves approximately 566 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Somerset Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Somerset Middle School show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,606
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Somerset Middle School — Students at Somerset Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 48.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 50.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 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
53%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
57.6%
ELA
53.6%
2019
Math
55.8%
ELA
50.2%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28.2%
ELA
42.4%
2022
Math
38.6%
ELA
38.6%
2023
Math
49.8%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
49.3%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
40.3%

* 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: 5.7/10.

How Somerset Middle School Compares

See how Somerset Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
40th percentile in MA
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
5.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.0%

Location

1141 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Somerset Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Joseph Case Jr High (rated 6.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Swansea), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Morton Middle (rated 4.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Fall River), a more accessible option. For more schools in Somerset, see our Somerset schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
South Somerset 0.2 mi 6.2
Somerset Berkley Regional High School Somerset 0.7 mi 6.4
THE MEADOWRIDGE ACADEMY Swansea 1.2 mi 6.5
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Fall River 1.4 mi 6.5
SWANSEA WOOD SCHOOL Swansea 1.4 mi 7.7
STEVENS CHILDRENS HOME Swansea 1.4 mi
Morton Middle Fall River 1.8 mi 4.6
Chace Street Somerset 1.9 mi 6.3
Joseph Case Jr High Swansea 1.7 mi 6.9
ANTIOCH SCHOOL Fall River 2.1 mi 5.1
Stone PK-12 School Fall River 2.2 mi 4.8
FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME SCHOOL Fall River 2.2 mi
Elizabeth S Brown Swansea 1.8 mi 4.8
HOLY NAME SCHOOL Fall River 2.2 mi 4.5
Resiliency Preparatory Academy Fall River 2.4 mi 6.0
James Tansey Fall River 2.2 mi 7.6
John J Doran Fall River 2.7 mi 5.4
MASTERY SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING Fall River 2.7 mi 5.8
Joseph Case High Swansea 2.2 mi 6.6
B M C Durfee High Fall River 2.4 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02726 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,427

Median Home Value

$389,300

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Population

15,946

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

46.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Dorothy L Beckwith Rehoboth, MA 5.8
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Norwood, MA 5.8
Hastings Middle Fairhaven, MA 5.7
Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell, MA 5.7
Samoset School Leominster, MA 5.7
Silver Lake Regional Middle School Kingston, MA 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Somerset Middle School

What grades does Somerset Middle School serve?

Somerset Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Somerset Middle School?

Somerset Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somerset Middle School rank in MA?

Somerset Middle School ranks #1,078 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Somerset Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Somerset Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Somerset Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Somerset Middle School a Title I school?

No, Somerset Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
30 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
566
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%

District

Somerset
District Enrollment
1,597
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,606
District Rank
#4 of 4

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