West Somerville Neighborhood School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Somerville
West Somerville Neighborhood School is located in Somerville, MA and is one of 11 schools in Somerville School District. It is a public school that serves 324 students in grades PK-8.
West Somerville Neighborhood School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Somerville Neighborhood School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Somerville Neighborhood School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Somerville Neighborhood School's students and teachers. more
West Somerville Neighborhood School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Somerville Neighborhood School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Somerville Neighborhood School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Somerville Neighborhood School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Tufts Educational Daycare Center 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Benjamin G Brown Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Eliot-pearson Children's School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| International School Of Boston 0.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 324
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Somerville Neighborhood School had 62% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
51%
Hispanic
20%
Black
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Two or More Races
2%
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Somerville District Spending
$18,899Per Pupil
The Somerville spends $18,899 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Somerville District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Somerville Neighborhood School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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