Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, J C Solmonese ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
J C Solmonese's student population of 526 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
J C Solmonese ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J C Solmonese is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%

Hispanic
3%
25%

Black
5%
10%

White
83%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is J C Solmonese's ranking?
J C Solmonese is ranked #742 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are J C Solmonese often compared to?
J C Solmoneseis often viewed alongside schools like L G Nourse Elementary School, Henri A. Yelle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend J C Solmonese?
526 students attend J C Solmonese.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J C Solmonese students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J C Solmonese?
J C Solmonese has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does J C Solmonese offer ?
J C Solmonese offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J C Solmonese part of?
J C Solmonese is part of Norton School District.
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