West Somerville Nbrhd School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
13%
10%
White
70%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Somerville Nbrhd School?
318 students attend West Somerville Nbrhd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Somerville Nbrhd School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West Somerville Nbrhd School offer ?
West Somerville Nbrhd School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Somerville Nbrhd School part of?
West Somerville Nbrhd School is part of Somerville School District.
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