Chace Street

538 Chace Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chace Street ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chace Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chace Street's student population of 324 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chace Street ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chace Street is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chace Street and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chace Street and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chace Street and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
87%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chace Street.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Chace Street and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chace Street and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chace Street's ranking?
Chace Street is ranked #959 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Chace Street?
324 students attend Chace Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chace Street students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chace Street?
Chace Street has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chace Street offer ?
Chace Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chace Street part of?
Chace Street is part of Somerset School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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