Middle Schools in Somerville

Somerville, Massachusetts is home to a single middle school, Next Wave Junior High, which serves a small student population of just 15 students. While the school has a high per-student spending of $58,190, its academic performance is consistently among the lowest in the state, with 0% proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the MCAS assessments, compared to district averages of 38.14% and 32.47%, respectively, and state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%.

Next Wave Junior High has been ranked as a 0-star school by SchoolDigger for several years, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing middle schools in Somerville and the state of Massachusetts. The school's small size and high spending do not appear to translate into strong academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the educational model and the factors contributing to the school's persistent challenges.

Despite the school's racial diversity, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant African American and White representation, these demographics do not seem to be a factor in the school's low performance. Overall, the data suggests that Next Wave Junior High is a struggling school that has consistently underperformed compared to its peers in Somerville and across the state, and parents in the area may want to consider other educational options for their children.