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#1222 of 1,793 schools in MA
Winter Hill Community
Elementary School · Somerville
8 Bonair Street, Somerville, MA 02145
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,222 of 1,793
In Somerville
#8 of 10
public schools
In district
#8 of 10
Somerville
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Winter Hill Community
Winter Hill Community is a public elementary school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville. Winter Hill Community serves approximately 403 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Winter Hill Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Winter Hill Community show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Winter Hill Community sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Winter Hill Community — Students at Winter Hill Community score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 5.5/10.
How Winter Hill Community Compares
See how Winter Hill Community performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8 Bonair Street, Somerville, MA 02145
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Winter Hill Community may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maria L. Baldwin (rated 9.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is John M Tobin (rated 9.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John F Kennedy (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Somerville, see our Somerville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville High Somerville | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Next Wave Junior High Somerville | 0.4 mi | — |
| Full Circle High School Somerville | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Arthur D Healey Somerville | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Missituk Elementary School Medford | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| E Somerville Community Somerville | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Curtis-Tufts Medford | 0.9 mi | — |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Benjamin G Brown Somerville | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| John J McGlynn Elementary School Medford | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Madeleine Dugger Andrews Medford | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 9.9 |
| King Open Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| John M Tobin Cambridge | 1.5 mi | 9.5 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02145 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,167
Median Home Value
$784,900
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
Population
27,929
College Educated
55.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Age
33.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cutler School South Hamilton, MA | 5.4 |
| Day Elementary Westford, MA | 5.4 |
| Dudley Elementary Dudley, MA | 5.4 |
| Henri A. Yelle Norton, MA | 5.4 |
| John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Westford, MA | 5.4 |
| John J Doran Fall River, MA | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winter Hill Community
What grades does Winter Hill Community serve?
Winter Hill Community serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Winter Hill Community?
Winter Hill Community has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Hill Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Winter Hill Community is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winter Hill Community rank in MA?
Winter Hill Community ranks #1,222 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Winter Hill Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Winter Hill Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Winter Hill Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winter Hill Community has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winter Hill Community a charter school?
No, Winter Hill Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winter Hill Community a Title I school?
No, Winter Hill Community is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5680
Resources & Links
District
Somerville- District Enrollment
- 4,927
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,645
- District Rank
- #8 of 10
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