Somerville School District

The Somerville School District is located in Somerville, MA and includes 11 schools that serve 4,984 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Somerville School District spends $17,728 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Somerville School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Somerville School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Somerville School District, 24% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Somerville School District serves 16% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.