Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, E Somerville Community 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E Somerville Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E Somerville Community's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E Somerville Community 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 E Somerville Community is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1269 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
67%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
20%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E Somerville Community's ranking?
E Somerville Community is ranked #1269 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are E Somerville Community often compared to?
E Somerville Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Winter Hill Community, Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, John F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend E Somerville Community?
729 students attend E Somerville Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of E Somerville Community students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Somerville Community?
E Somerville Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E Somerville Community offer ?
E Somerville Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E Somerville Community part of?
E Somerville Community is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is E Somerville Community located?
E Somerville Community is located in the East Somerville neighborhood of Somerville, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Somerville.
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