Best Public Schools in Somerset, MA

Summary:

The city of Somerset, Massachusetts, is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way. Somerset Berkley Regional High School stands out with its high enrollment, impressive graduation rates, and above-average test scores, particularly in mathematics. At the elementary level, South Elementary School shines with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades.

The schools in Somerset generally perform above the state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with Somerset Berkley Regional High School leading the way in 10th-grade proficiency rates. The district also appears to prioritize resource allocation, with higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the state averages. This focus on providing adequate resources and smaller class sizes may contribute to the schools' overall strong academic performance.

While the schools in Somerset demonstrate consistent high performance, there are a few areas for potential improvement. North Elementary School and Chace Street Elementary School have relatively lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their peers. The Somerset Berkley Regional School District and the Somerset school district may want to explore strategies to address these areas and ensure all students in the city have access to a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Berkley Regional High School	Public	9-12	625 County Street	Somerset	02726	Bristol County	Somerset Berkley Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 324-3115	960	78	12.3		838 (87.3%)	20 (2.1%)	61 (6.4%)	16 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.1%)	57.8	163^rd of 348 public high schools	53.2%		56.1	156^th of 347 public high schools	55.0%	7							56.1								53.8				52.5		12.5	53.3	$15,463	$337	$15,126
Chace Street	Public	K-5	538 Chace Street	Somerset	02726	Bristol County	Somerset	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 324-3160	305	26	11.5		264 (86.6%)	4 (1.3%)	20 (6.6%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	42.1	544^th of 916 public elementary schools	40.6%		56.1	422^nd of 928 public elementary schools	54.5%	122	25.5	37.5	33.8					32.4	27.5	41.7	42.3					37.7	46.5			46.5			$17,908	$582	$17,326
South	Public	K-5	700 Read Street	Somerset	02726	Bristol County	Somerset	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 324-3180	262	24	10.7		212 (80.9%)	7 (2.7%)	20 (7.6%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	63.1	337^th of 916 public elementary schools	63.2%		60.6	374^th of 928 public elementary schools	59.7%	37	35.0	46.5	45.8					42.8	47.5	53.5	56.3					52.7	54.2			54.2			$17,960	$547	$17,413
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	580 Whetstone Hill Road	Somerset	02726	Bristol County	Somerset	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 324-3170	464	37	12.4		396 (85.3%)	8 (1.7%)	27 (5.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	48.6	488^th of 916 public elementary schools	46.7%		57.1	409^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.9%	79	53.1	37.5	31.9					40.6	50.0	32.8	34.8					39.1	44.9			44.9			$16,113	$543	$15,570
Somerset Middle School	Public	6-8	1141 Brayton Avenue	Somerset	02726	Bristol County	Somerset	No	No	No	No	(508) 324-3140	566	45	12.7		502 (88.7%)	5 (0.9%)	31 (5.5%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	65.8	150^th of 493 public middle schools	69.6%		62.4	168^th of 501 public middle schools	66.5%	18				39.9	40.2	40.5		40.2				60.1	44.0	43.6		49.1		49.4		49.4			$15,768	$555	$15,213

Cities Near Somerset

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Swansea	1.3 mi	6	205^th
Fall River	1.55 mi	21	336^th
Westport	6.95 mi	3	266^th
Dighton	8.2 mi	3	209^th
Seekonk	8.79 mi	5	102^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Somerset, MA

Somerset Middle School

South

Somerset Berkley Regional High School

North Elementary

Chace Street

Cities Near Somerset