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Somerset Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 584 students

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Posted April 21, 2009

I am a student at Somerset Middle School and I love this school. The teachers are friendly and the equiptment is high quality. I have to admit that the lunches could be a little better... Okay, a lot better. I think this school is one of the best! Go Raiders!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2006

i am a student at somerset middle school i was very scared in 6th grade because i was in a big school i thought fndin class was but it wasnt the principals walked me around 4 1 week to every class we have things many schools dont music gym art health dare an more its all because our pto i cant think of friendler teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 26, 2005

I feel that the children are very well educated and the teachers and staff are fantastic. My children have had a wonderful experience at the Middle school. I hope I can say the same about the High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2005

My child moved to the Somerset Middle School in the middle of seventh grade. So far, I am not impressed. I get the feeling that the teachers are far more interested in keeping classes quiet than in teaching and encouraging students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2004

I am a Student at Somerset Middle School and I think it is a very good school for your child to go to. They make you feel welcome when your a new 6th grader in a new school. Even now as an 8th grader they are always helping you in any way possible.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 24, 2004

I am a former student of Somerset Middle School. After being there for 3 years, I realized that I didn't want to continue my high school education in this school district and decided to go to a private school instead. Teachers at the middle school are very apathetic. Instead of trying to encourage students with a not so great academic record, they dish out negative comments and remarks. Kids need motivation. Encouragement. Support. At Somerset Middle School they don't get that. If you want your child's best qualities and strengths to be brought out, I wouldn't recommend Somerset Middle School.
—Submitted by Kaitlyn, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students78%
Female87%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female62%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female49%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 70%
Hispanic 2% 14%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1141 Brayton Ave
Somerset, MA 02726
Phone: (508) 324-3140

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