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E Somerville Community

Public | 1-8 & ungraded | 524 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 27, 2012

So far have seen lack there of great communication in teacher parent involvement the staff should try to bring more of a friendly I've chosen to change schools and see what other schools have to offer as far as an academic level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

my grandson likes this school, he has attended several in the district, he is in 3rd grade and this his his favorite school
—Submitted by a parent


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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 61% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
44%
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 53% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
55%
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 67% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
38%
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 68% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
31%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
28%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
34%
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 Students32%
Female43%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students26%
Female29%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners10%
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 Students26%
Female18%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners4%

Math

All Students25%
Female15%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners13%
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 Students29%
Female31%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%

Math

All Students24%
Female22%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners8%

Science

All Students16%
Female16%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%
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 Students36%
Female38%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners8%

Math

All Students45%
Female36%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners23%
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 Students65%
Female56%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students32%
Female22%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students73%
Female86%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female54%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students21%
Female19%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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
Hispanic 66% 14%
White 20% 70%
Black 8% 8%
Asian 5% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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42 Prescott St
Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: (617) 625-6600

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