Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 16% 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: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South 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 South is 0.29, 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
#666 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South's ranking?
South is ranked #666 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South?
258 students attend South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South?
South has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South offer ?
South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South part of?
South is part of Somerset School District.
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