Berkley Middle School vs. Somerset Middle School
Should you attend Berkley Middle School or Somerset Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades 5-8, Berkley Middle School 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 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Middle School 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
373 students
575 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#951 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
80
-
Grade 6 Students
101
209
Grade 7 Students
95
171
Grade 8 Students
97
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
