West Somerville Nbrhd School (Closed 2023)

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 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Somerville Nbrhd School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
10%
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White
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Somerville Nbrhd School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of West Somerville Nbrhd School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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