South

Summary:

South Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerset, Massachusetts, serving 258 students from kindergarten to 5th grade.

South Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments, particularly in Mathematics where it exceeds the state average by over 10 percentage points. The school also excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status and special education students, ranking in the top 12% and 36% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, in these categories. South Elementary has maintained a strong 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 35-40% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, South Elementary outperforms North Elementary and Chace Street Elementary in both academic proficiency and overall rankings. However, the Swansea district schools, such as Joseph G. Luther and Elizabeth S. Brown, demonstrate comparable or even stronger academic performance in certain subject areas, particularly Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 700 Read Street
       Somerset, MA  02726


(508) 324-3180

District: Somerset

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,960 Help


Students who attend South usually attend:

Middle:    Somerset Middle School
High:    Somerset Berkley Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Somerset School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Somerset School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South is 10.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Somerset School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South is $17,960, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Somerset School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South:

SchoolDigger ranks South 337th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See South in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Somerset:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset 186th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South

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Rank History for all students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.96 425th 884 51.9%
2004 55.04 437th 882 50.5%
2005 57.06 407th 887 54.1%
2006 43.74 558th 911 38.7%
2007 46.30 548th 911 39.8%
2008 33.65 655th 908 27.9%
2009 47.19 523rd 909 42.5%
2010 32.28 672nd 920 27.0%
2011 38.40 624th 924 32.5%
2012 63.09 386th 930 58.5%
2013 60.81 398th 928 57.1%
2014 74.34 234th 926 74.7%
2015 42.53 573rd 914 37.3%
2016 60.48 391st 932 58.0%
2017 48.52 504th 938 46.3%
2018 67.93 306th 934 67.2%
2019 64.15 335th 942 64.4%
2021 67.59 308th 936 67.1%
2022 61.99 365th 932 60.8%
2023 60.60 374th 928 59.7%
2024 63.13 337th 916 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 126th 886 85.8%
2019 60.29 293rd 896 67.3%
2021 59.68 292nd 894 67.3%
2022 53.97 374th 905 58.7%
2023 32.07 470th 703 33.1%
2024 46.40 334th 731 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 64th 685 90.7%
2019 70.59 140th 700 80.0%
2021 73.47 113th 705 84.0%
2022 64.22 213th 772 72.4%
2023 71.42 138th 757 81.8%
2024 77.93 90th 760 88.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.12 303rd 893 66.1%
2019 55.47 414th 902 54.1%
2021 61.40 345th 898 61.6%
2022 55.03 421st 901 53.3%
2023 58.12 390th 887 56.0%
2024 67.87 283rd 886 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 287th 898 68.0%
2019 72.04 256th 907 71.8%
2021 69.47 270th 904 70.1%
2022 66.90 294th 908 67.6%
2023 60.51 358th 896 60.0%
2024 55.23 398th 891 55.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.96 308th 925 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 304th 772 60.6%
2019 50.14 408th 780 47.7%
2021 52.84 355th 765 53.6%
2022 47.55 426th 764 44.2%
2023 43.08 455th 762 40.3%
2024 47.91 408th 753 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 199 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 181 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1990 219 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 215 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1992 206 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1993 214 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 214 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 240 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 240 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 223 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 216 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 206 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 207 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2001 191 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 194 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 194 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 192 4 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 204
2005 213 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2006 214 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 6 226
2007 228 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 6 245
2008 219 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 5 230
2009 207 1 2 0 0 0 6 0 216
2010 219 1 3 0 0 1 5 0 229
2011 219 3 4 2 0 1 4 0 233
2012 207 1 2 3 0 1 3 0 217
2013 206 1 2 5 0 0 4 0 218
2014 198 4 3 9 0 0 4 0 218
2015 264 7 2 12 0 0 9 0 294
2016 249 3 2 19 1 0 11 0 285
2017 241 2 1 14 0 0 8 0 266
2018 243 4 1 16 0 0 10 0 274
2019 238 4 4 11 3 0 5 0 265
2020 231 4 7 10 2 0 5 0 259
2021 212 2 5 15 2 0 8 0 244
2022 222 3 6 17 2 0 9 0 259
2023 217 6 7 17 1 0 10 0 258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 n/a n/a n/a
1989 183 n/a n/a n/a
1990 221 n/a n/a n/a
1991 216 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a n/a
1993 216 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 215 n/a n/a n/a
1995 241 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 241 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 225 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 219 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 208 n/a 0.0 15.4
2000 210 n/a 0.0 11.4
2001 193 n/a 0.0 9.8
2002 201 n/a n/a 8.5
2003 201 n/a n/a 8.5
2004 204 18.6 11.0 1
2005 224 19.3 11.6 7.1
2006 226 20.9 10.8 13.2
2007 245 16.0 15.3 13.4
2008 230 16.0 14.4 16.9
2009 216 15.0 14.4 13.9
2010 229 16.0 14.3 15.7
2011 233 14.6 15.8 18
2012 217 15.1 14.3 11.1
2013 218 14.5 15.0 8.7
2014 218 15.3 14.1 23.4
2015 294 16.0 18.3 28.9
2016 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
2017 266 18.2 14.5 n/a
2018 274 18.5 14.7 n/a
2019 265 19.6 13.4 n/a
2020 259 19.7 13.1 n/a
2021 244 19.2 12.7 n/a
2022 259 20.4 12.6 n/a
2023 258 23.7 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 n/a n/a n/a
1989 183 n/a n/a n/a
1990 221 n/a n/a n/a
1991 216 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a n/a
1993 216 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 215 n/a n/a n/a
1995 241 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 241 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 225 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 219 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 208 n/a 0.0 15.4
2000 210 n/a 0.0 11.4
2001 193 n/a 0.0 9.8
2002 201 n/a n/a 8.5
2003 201 n/a n/a 8.5
2004 204 18.6 11.0 1
2005 224 19.3 11.6 7.1
2006 226 20.9 10.8 13.2
2007 245 16.0 15.3 13.4
2008 230 16.0 14.4 16.9
2009 216 15.0 14.4 13.9
2010 229 16.0 14.3 15.7
2011 233 14.6 15.8 18
2012 217 15.1 14.3 11.1
2013 218 14.5 15.0 8.7
2014 218 15.3 14.1 23.4
2015 294 16.0 18.3 28.9
2016 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
2017 266 18.2 14.5 n/a
2018 274 18.5 14.7 n/a
2019 265 19.6 13.4 n/a
2020 259 19.7 13.1 n/a
2021 244 19.2 12.7 n/a
2022 259 20.4 12.6 n/a
2023 258 23.7 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.3%) $14,546 (98.7%) $14,744
2020 $250 (1.7%) $14,368 (98.3%) $14,618
2021 $547 (3.0%) $17,413 (97.0%) $17,960

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South)5937.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset)5842.6
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South)3239
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset)4545.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South)8046
 34%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset)5040.1
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South)5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset)5252.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South)7158.1
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset)5151.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South)5053.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset)4344.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (South)6348.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Somerset)5243.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South)7247.4
 24.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Somerset)5140.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (South)4748.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Somerset)5148
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (South)6348.8
 14.2%
   All Grades Science (Somerset)5347
 6%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265258
 2.6%
African American46
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White238217
 8.8%
Two or More Races510
 100%


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Students who attend South usually go on to attend:

Middle : Somerset Middle School
High : Somerset Berkley Regional High School

South ranks 337th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended South.

Students at South are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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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.

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